Serial Starters
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Sara - Sorry things went south at the store. Those people behind you probably got a flat tire on the way home.
Kristina - Don't know what to say about SO. I'm no expert at these things. Hope that things improve somehow for you.
Missy!!! Good to see you.
My friend next door just had acquaintances in town from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. He had to give them the ol' tour in this awful weather. Tomorrow we are having brunch with his two friends from Australia!
What is it with these crazy people who leave their homes where it is nice and warm and come to the ultra-freezing New York City to tromp around in the noise, getting frostbite with a gazillion other nutty people on vacation?
Waves to all who lurk around or stop by later.
Lana
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Good evening,
Wow did I take a nap with Miss T!!. She is fed and I took ham fried rice out for dinner. Will eat a "cone" of caramel corn later - over total by 97 grams.
Finished pink scarf for lady and started a turquoise one. Bright color and not a color I would normally have bought - dog groomer neighbor.
Lana - you just posted, so I will cut/paste - people go to NYC so they can tell their friends they did it. It is a once in a lifetime for a lot of people. Enjoy the nice variety of company.
Taking a Cooking Light cookbook to coworker and a Cooking Ahead magazine to make coworker copies - Cooking Light 2 years ago did a magazine where they took a whole chicken/pot roast/roasted vegetables and then created 2 other recipes from the leftovers. I will copy those pages for her as they are realistic. Crockpot cookbook I will give her it was just okay.
Dog is fed and I am bored - 2/3 of my to do list is done. How should I reward myself??
Stay warm out there. Good night.2 -
Sara - Reward? Good question. Maybe some nice fragrant tea? A movie at home w Tillie?
I started watching La Mante on Netflix. French police/crime series with subtitles. I really want to like this because I don't know what else to watch (I'm fussy), but so far, it's a little boring and slightly soap-opera-y. But it's just one episode.....we'll see how it goes.
Sara - even the Cabana Boys are bored, and it's Saturday night!
Lana1 -
Just took dog out one last time.
Missy I ended up buying tortillas so I could put chicken with onion/carrots from crockpot tomorrow with cheese and maybe some black beans and freeze for later.
One thing I have learned - again - this year is that I am lazy and if I dont have things in the freezer for dinners, I eat bad things during the day because I dont have a 'good enough' dinner.
Lana - Lemon/Ginger tea with hot water bottle /dog and my caramel corn was a nice reward.
Good night.1 -
SUNDAY
Good morning,
Dog up and fed. Back under the covers for more sleep. Groceries and then done with errands for today/tomorrow.
BBL.1 -
Good morning - happy last day of 2017! Attempting to do a final walk for the year despite it being 16 chilly degrees in DC. Will check back in later if I’m not frozen solid!
Waves to all,
Tess1 -
Good morning!
Sara - goodness you are up early! It's got to be pre-dawn for you. I hope you get more sleep.
BTW - I looked online at what Weight Watchers is doing new for 2018 (really December 2017), and yep--they changed their program again, and guess what? There's less weighing and measuring of what is now more Zero Point Foods.
The point system is still there, but it's really a budget to spend on unhealthy foods--high fat, saturated fat, sugars.
The price hasn't come down, but it hasn't gone up, as best I can tell, for a meetings member with online tools. So, I am thinking about rejoining just for a couple of months for a change-up and to get the meetings option. I always did like a good meeting every week, if you can find a good group/leader.
However, I have to check to see if the public transportation in NC can get me to the meeting place. Again, I would do it to get me through the winter, and then likely drop out. $40/month is still a lot of money for me to throw away when I do not stay OP......
OK, into the shower with me. I'm having breakfast with James and those folks from Australia: it's 15 degrees out! Yick.
Waves to all who pop by later~~
*hat and sunglasses and bag are on my lounge chair next to Miss Tillie and Sara*
Lana
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Hello everyone! Just stopping by to wish you all a happy and safe New Year's Eve. We are in the throes of packing. We close and move on January 10th! Had a wonderful Christmas and will stay in tonight with our younger two kids and just eat appetizers and drink wine. It's supposed to be -12 degrees by midnight here!
Haven't stepped on a scale since mid-October and know I'm in for a rude awakening tomorrow but I'll just have to suck it up and move forward. Also considering re-joining WW (like Lana) but thinking for now I'm just going to faithfully track on MFP and steer clear of bad carbs and sweets. Also having a goal of getting more steps each day. PT was somewhat successful so continuing those exercises at the gym 2X per week and trying to get walking in a couple of times a week, as well. It's hard in the winter when you can't just go outside for a walk.
Thank you all for being such a good support system!
Annie1 -
Good evening,
Chicken with potatoes and carrots in crock pot - used both thighs/breasts - shred both and will make burritos with meat/potatoes and carrots with cheese before lights out and freeze.
Cleaned out fridge/freezer - amazing how many things I had no clue what it was !!
Annie - you have had a seriously crazy last quarter of 2017 - glad you are almost done with your move - 10 days is not long. Celebrate when you move into your new place.
Saw the ads online for the "new and improved" WW - really dont have the money - so it will have to be discipline on my part.
Wave to all who follow - there are some very cold temps out there. Stay warm.
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MONDAY
Good morning, Happy New Year
Weigh in - up 0.4 and not surprised if you saw what I have been eating since Friday...... so WW habits back on track - milk only in coffee none of the non dairy creamer (mainly sugar) - doggie bag breakfast on Saturday and doggie bag any cafe lunch I can. Walk and water.
Dog is up and fed. We have day off, so more dog walks??
Back for more ZZZZ- counted 5 gun shots last night at midnight - some fools had party favors - blowing until 12:15 I just held the dog who was scared and figured the drunk fools would get tired, which they did.
BBL.1 -
Happy New Year, all!
Working to get back on track with keeping MFP in the green and getting exercise - not easy with the frigid temps in DC. Headed back to work tomorrow so will be getting steps in whether I want to or not!
Hope 2018 is a good year for all - more highs than lows, more laughter than tears, and the grace to handle it all.
Best,
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Happy New Year! Here's hoping this year will bring us inspiration and strength to get rid of more pounds and inches!!
Annie - Good to hear from you. January 10th it is!! Good luck and congratulations!
Tess - It is just way, way too cold on the Right Coast.
Sara - You had gunshots, I had looming helicopters (press and police). Now, all is quiet, and the sun is shining on a new year.
Waves and wishes to Dawn and Kathryn and Kristina Marie and Missy and Samuels and Saltine and anybody lurking and/or stopping by to say hello.
*tossing hat and sunscreen onto favorite lounge chair*
BBL
Lana
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Happy New Year! Completely forgot to take the scale out and weigh in before I had already had a cup of coffee and some eggs. I am really nervous to see the number but it is what it is. Morning went well but lunch is going downhill fast. Poor planning! Will work on getting exercise and drinking plenty of water today. I guess it will be a "soft start" to my new year's resolutions. But I'm committed to getting after it and not just making excuses.
Cleaning and packing today. Maybe a nap? Last day off for some of us. Back to school for the younger kids and back to work for DS (college) and me. DH doesn't actually go back for in-service until Thursday and then classes start next Monday. DS will start classes next Tuesday.1 -
What a way to start off the New Year - a nice elderly couple handing out pamphlets and if I want one I can get a Bible from them. I took the pamphlet to be nice but am not looking forward to any further meetings with them. Doesnt pay to be nice sometimes, but we shall see.
Another dog walk on the books? Get that exercise in.
Lana - I live near a former military base so I hear helicopters occasionally as well.
Annie - When you are moved in, start the New Year food plan - like you said "soft start" - keeps you on the road but not in high gear.
Work again tomorrow - just is.1 -
I had the best long nap; hope I can sleep when it's time for bed!
The cinnamon apple tea is tasting pretty good! It sometimes has the power to ward off the munchies.
Lana1 -
Good evening,
I was also lucky to get a nap in today. Herb tea after dinner to end the day. Hope to sleep well, Tuesday after a 3 day weekend is usually hairy at work.
Wishing all a good night.1 -
TUESDAY
Good morning,
Back to work, will lurk from work - at least I hope to. Long weekends make for large work files......
QOTW : What is the first habit you are going to acquire in the New Year?
AOTW: Taking "to go" boxes when I eat Cafe lunches. Spread the calories around a little better.
Hoping for more ZZZ
Wishing all a great day.1 -
Sara -
I don't yet have AOTD! I know there is a long list of things I need to start doing again, but I have so much resistance this week.
One thing I did do is start an experiment regarding sweet treats. I don't know if I can keep this in line, but my treat/chocolate/dessert of the day is a portion of Ghirardelli chocolate chips. I weighed and measured and broke the bag up into 5 roughly 300-calorie servings, and I have one a day. This is both good and bad. The good part is that I have replaced the uncontrolled binging on Dove Chocolates every 5 days or so. That day I ate 22 of them was the worst!
I will report back on this in a few weeks. I've never been one to control my chocolate. If I could get this under control, that would be a big thing.
I guess the AOTD I'm working towards is to get the salty prepped foods down to very very seldom.
I love Amy's soups, but I eat the whole can as a meal, and then the sodium is over a gram!!!! That's nuts.
Sara - I hope that work isn't too too bad for you today.
Hey - when do you get to move to a new and better cubicle?
BBL
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Am back to work today. Ugh! Seems likes weeks since i have checked in with ya'll.
Had unexpected guests on New Years Eve, so quiet night at home turned into Xbox/Kinect games and cooking/eating most of the night. Visitors didn't head home until about 2am so I was exhausted by then.
Sara - hope your back to work day is not overwhelming. I am still playing catch-up here. Any updates on moving cubicles?
Annie - take those naps any time you find a moment for one!! i don't envy you moving in temps like this but am so happy you got the house you wanted and got yours sold so quickly.
Kristina - I didn't get to see Maize but from everyone's reactions, am thinking "cutie"! i cant see any pics that are posted any more. i guess my work computer has them completely blocked now. my phone only shows little squares, no pics.
Dont know what to say about your SO, I am certainly no expert. Every couple has their ups and downs. There have been some times I have felt incredibly alone with DH sitting right beside me. But, like the tide, those feelings ebb and flow. I know, for me anyway, those feelings have not been long lasting. Maybe let him know how you feel, if you can. Vent away, get it off your chest. No sense in carrying that around with you, weighing you down.
Lana - I need some cabana boys and a space heater in my office! it was only 63 degrees in here when I came in today! i love having windows but, dang, do they make it cold in here!! Of course, with -12 degrees outside with -25 windchill, any place is going to feel a bit chilly today!
Callahan continues to improve. He is walking on his leg much more now. Still try to keep him from jumping and launching but overall, he acts like he is back to normal. I am wondering if he will have scars or if his fur will eventually return to the spots where he has wounds right now.
Finally decided to step on scales this morning. Gah! Heaviest I have been in 3 years. I am not a happy camper. But I did it to myself. So its up to me to get myself out of this rut or funk or whatever I have been in for so months. Dyed my hair with red/auburn highlights in memory of my auburn haired brother. Was hoping it would me feel a bit bolder since it is a bolder color. Hoping that is the impetus I need to get back on track. Hopefully, I can push myself to actually do something and get rid of the weight I have gained. Trying to get all my steps in and drop the sweets and unhealthy carbs.1 -
Good evening,
Lana - any plan to ration chocolate is better than no plan.
Kathryn - is your picture Callahan??
New cubicle is in the works but these things take forever. Almost no management at work today - Supervisor of "chatty Kathy" is supposed to come back tomorrow but she was supposed to come back in November, so I will believe it when I see it. My Sup is out sick and I would rather she not share.
Had a talk with my father about "do you remember?" and "chatty Kathy" was one of the first talking dolls.....
Dog walk and then cuddle up and knit and call it a night.
Wishing all a good night.1 -
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Sarah - yes! that is Sir Callahan!
and I certainly know about "Chatty Cathy" because that was a nickname family gave me!
I'm gonna guess your pic is Miss T??2 -
WEDNESDAY
Good morning,
Supposed to get rain rest of week - will help with those of us with allergies and bring the last of the leaves down.
Kathryn - yes! That is Miss T . I had a coworker help me take pictures a couple of years ago. Her face has grayed even more and will be 12 in March.
Working on water and walking for now.
Wave to all who follow.1 -
Hey all! I've been reading posts but not posting myself... things are somewhat ok...Gpa ended up in hospital and became belligerent after Christmas... think it was a combination of things, one being that the hospital refused to feed him for almost 24hr and he's diabetic... they were "observing" him... he is back at nursing home and seems to be better... thankfully...
May quite possibly be moving, myself...SO has pretty much been living with his Cousin to provide 24hr care and I just can't keep our place maintained/ afford by myself...I was ok, until freezing temps shot my electric bill sky high... if we move, it will be living with his Cousin, which is going to be rough... going from our own place for 4 years, to having a "room" but, at this point, it's better than not having anywhere to go...
Yesterday and today have been rough for me... animal related... sometimes, I just don't think I can do it anymore.. they're so helpless and just want to be loved...I will never understand, why humans find they need to be so cruel and heartless... my pups are going to get lotsa extra love when I get home..
I gotta get back to work... everyone have a good day... if you have critters, hold them tight... their lives are very precious and far too short..
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Dawn - I am so glad you are working with animals. I got what I call "love licks" from my dog recently, which is rare enough, so I know to appreciate it. I know my time with her is short - so she gets extra hugs and treats.0
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THURSDAY
Good morning, dog up and fed.
Spent good deal of time with earphones in at work. Supervisor who has been gone since September is back. Lots of gabbering and it will continue for some time..... No flipping people off in my cubicle yesterday- way too many people around. Making sure to duck when the bad karma boomerangs around me at work.
Taking a "to go" box for Cafe Lunch special Korean beef with rice and veg and egg. High in sodium so I am having lunch for dinner. Spread the calories and save a little $$$.
Jumping under the covers again. Will knit for a little while as well. Wishing all a great day.1 -
Happy Thursday.
Just couldn’t get out of bed at my normal 6:00 am, so decided to stay in bed for another hour and take a later bus. When I finally got up, found out the office is opening 2 hours late due to last night’s snow/freezing conditions. So I’m still in the office “early” despite my lazy start. #winning
Have a good day all - be safe if you are experiencing bad weather.
Tess5 -
Got on scale today on a whim. The stupid thing said I am 10 pounds less than I was on Tuesday!! Same time of morning, same PJs actually cause I did laundry. Not that I am unhappy with any kind of weight loss but I know that can't be right. I know my weight can fluctuate but 10 pounds?! My scales have issues I think.4
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