Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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Correction - I want to amend my comment to Kah in Dallas that the Mayor should declare everyone should be wearing face masks to prevent the spread of Ebola. I know its not communicable by air, but I was thinking about young kids, who still are impulsive, and might touch sweat on another and them touch their own mouth, nose or eyes. A mask would prevent that kind of self-contamination. Its those children I am most concerned about immediately, since this exposure period was caught so late ....
Naceto - you came to a great decision - love it!
Skinny - sorry about your shoulder pain too! The backpack must be very heavy because you're very strong! Glad you're going to cut down on what your carry - :bigsmile: Very moving description of the T2T race! Hope you do it again some year! :flowerforyou:
CoastGuard - glad to see you! Congrats on your 10 days - good or bad, just keep counting - I'm pround of you!!!! :drinker:
FeraFila - your birthday plans sound delightful - and your walk is marvelous strategy - Clever! :drinker:
Teresa - interesting about your company and the info provided on that website, isn't it? I prowled on there for quite some tiime!
I love this time of year and the colors too - and I hope work goes well and you keep selling so you're not as unhappy as those who posted on there!
CBlue - well, it sounds like good reasons for tilting over on your calories - going thru some chemical and brain changes is not easy so it might have put some stress on you today - just move on - I'm quite proud of what you are doiing and hope it works out well for you long term. Your eating will soon adjust - I really believe that. You made a good substitute at the DQ - so good firm logic prevailed. And now you are focused on your water. Well Done!
iahme - welcome to our thread - hope you come back often - thats the best way to get the support that this thread offers - much better than what you get on your home page, most of us say. You are doing a great job!
Laurie - its great to walk and talk - and extra special when you can also catch up with an old friend! Great workout getting that extra hour in!
GWhammy - Marsha - Impressive job mastering the pic line for your hubby. Wonderful you are saving yourself all the trips to the Drs. office and all the physical hassles that entailed. You learned a new skill - soon you can rent yourself out!
Kaye - Love your reflections on goal weight - very good food for thought. Holding at maintenance weight is a fine art - learned with discipline - so you can't drop paying attention to intake and exercise....so we will always be looking up to you for leadership in that area if you decide you are at your ideal weight.
I like your home story too. :bigsmile:
Soosun - I see the connection between low BP and potassium. Never had the low bp problem but lab tests showed continual slightly low potassium so my doc many years ago put me on Potassium - Slow Release and it helped me a great deal - in that I felt an over-all sense of feeling "better" after about 2-3 weeks of taking it. My blood levels rose to a better number and I've stayed on it for several years and stopped it for some conflict issues about 1 year ago.
Replacing the potassium naturally like your planning is so sensible!
I hate to hear you are fatigued - thats a rough feeling to have! Hope this food intake helps you quickly!
AFM - nice visit from VNA - wound-vac was delivered and RN - nice young gal - put it on - not painful at all, small computer device and pump fit in shoulder bag I wear 24 hrs/day 7 days/week. Its about 4-6 lbs. and already in its little purse. It charges overnight as I sleep with it, the daytime I can walk about - a stroll only in apt. for 10 - 20 min with it slung round my neck. I get to see Wound Doc in 2 weeks and he must decide then if I can walk more or not. In meantime, I need to call a lot of folks back.
Everyone - how did you do in the October Challenge today? How is it goiing. If you want go give it to me in prfivate - lll
Have a great nite and a great am! :flowerforyou:0 -
Lois - Hello - no guilt trips here - we all have special occasions where we go over. A lot of us use techniques to deal with it - like you've chosen to do - thats a great idea of the pic in your food journal.
Myself I usually put in whatever a eat thru the day and for that entire evening out I log what I can, such as the drinks, veggies, whatever, then I try to over-estimate the rest and enter a total amount for it - then I know I logged myself somewhat fairly well every day and MFP will keep a nice graph for me and show me eating trends monthly of every few months, however I choose.
Others here will ""bank"" calories when they have a week's notice there is an event coming - and save back 200 calories a day so instead of the calories allowed being 1700, they eat only 1500 per day for 5 days, giving them a "bank" of 1000 calories to somewhat use the day of the event they want to eat more calories.
Now you do NOT have to change your style. Just sharing. :drinker:
It didn't turn out too bad in the end, I went over by about 150 calories
I have heard of the banking system, early Weight Watchers suggested it i think, back in the day. It is a good way of 'earning' your treats if you want one. Bit like saving up your pocket money when you were a kid. I like it.
Friday is fitness: I'm out with the engineers working on Saturday, more of a physical job than my Monday to Friday admin job, would that count? I'm annoyed that I have damaged my Achilles tendon somehow so I can't take myself for a walk right now as it aggravates it.
I will be attempting swimming next week, see if that helps. If anyone could suggest work outs that don't aggravate the Achilles that would be amazing, because right now even stairs hurt.
I hope you all have a lovely Friday and a great weekend! :flowerforyou:0 -
Hi everyone ... Friday Fitness ... To get fit, I am concentrating on increasing my activity levels from totally sedintary to 30 minutes a day of sustained activity that does not involve the PC or TV... it could be anything as long as it has me off my butt ans moving, doing something physical and productive.
October Challege
Watch your Calories Month ...1/2 ... a good day yesterday
Niki
@robinsegg ...Niki - did the pistachios take you more than 100 calories over? That's our criteria - so if they didn't take you over that much you can still count yesterday as being OFFICIALLY UNDER! ...
Yes, I was over. I have my calories set at 1456 for the day and was ok with 21 nuts (84 calories) but that additional 75 nuts added another 300 calories ... So I had to find another way to get my nuts into my meal instead of eating them as a snack ... like putting them into my porridge instead. ... but hey, at least I ended up getting in 700 mg of potassium towards that huge amount we need daily.0 -
TGIF!!!
@Robin~yes, I will have better snacks. I usually buy treats for the kids that I don't like.....but I tried it anyways, :mad: Dumb I know...I don't know why I even had to try it again LOL.
@skinny~Try and rest it, it's the continuous motion that won't let it heal. And you must have a heavy backpack, maybe get one with wheels LOL
@Morgori~ Have a Great Day...and pick a place to eat tonite:bigsmile:
I think I will make an exercise spreadsheet, I think that will be a good way I can keep losing LBS (I am toooo lazy to log food/calories) but my way has been working, minus 40 lbs!....or starve myself half to death
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Robin thank you for the info. I am tracking my bp and will report to my dr and see if meds should be adjusted any more,
Fitness is to keep doing the squat challenge, added stomach exercixes every night this past week and have committed to walking three days a week in addition to my Silver Sneakers class at the gym.
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Good morning everybody.
Amy it may be a mystery dinner trip tonight.
Happy NATIONAL TECHIES DAY
National Techies Day is celebrated annually on October 3.
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There is always a need for skilled technology professionals.
Take a “techie” out to lunch today!
“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” ~Michael Jordan
Tom0 -
YAY Love Those :happy:0
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My days are getting a tiny bit better, physically and emotionally. I still have almost constant headaches and neck pain with a lot of shoulder tension, though today was almost pain free (either that or I blocked it out... I tended to do that with my back pain) I am quite frustrated that no OTC meds help with the pain, and the pain brings me down too. So a bad day is a REALLY bad day. At this point I feel like I will be spending all my free time after work at physio. Physio is a 5 min drive from work, but I live an hour away, so I finish physio right when rush hour starts, making it a brutal 2 hour drive home. :grumble: I am still riding my roller coaster of emotions... though the lows are not as low.
@Robin... oh my, a wound drain! I feel bad coming on here and complaining about a few headaches when you are going through so much more. I admire you for being so upbeat and positive throughout all your medical issues. Here's to some speedy healing!:drinker:
I'm sorry I don't have time for more personals.. I am reading along and hope to jump in more often in the near future.0 -
Hey everyone!
I lost 16 inches today!... Off of my head :drinker:
Skinny - Thanks for your compliment on my previous picture. I changed it up because I got my hair chopped off today.
Been a busy day today. Got my car/life/home insurance transferred to Indiana, got my Indiana Drivers License, and went grocery shopping. My freezer is now stocked with frozen veggies, fish, and chicken!0 -
Still working on getting rid of the jetlag. It's really tough. I may be too old for all this world traveling lol. I was so swollen from the trip that I lost 12 pounds in 2 days after I got back. O.o The boys are starting to settle down and stop doing things like sticking butter knives into the toaster, so hey, it all gets better from hereToots: The toilets ARE a hoot in China. For some reason, I have enough photos of Chinese toilets from my trip to make a calendar. One, at the Great Wall, had no running water whatsoever to wash hands AND the attendant wanted us to pay her for the privilege of using TP. Hope all is going well now that you're home.
Till tomorrow,
GW>Marsha
Yeah, they never had toilet paper. I had to carry my own around. I would sometimes hold it for long hours in hopes of finding a western style toilet lol.0 -
New to this thread. Utilized another app for a long time, but MFP has a much better database...for now I record on both - but only participate on MFP boards.
Still have another 30-40 pounds to go. Until now - like thousands of others - no "diet" worked beyond a few months (Medifast etc.); and now I will soon reach my 1 year mark! I really had just about thrown in the towel between weight and other health issues.
Started out 12/1/13....tracking by calorie app has made the difference between success and failure. Still very motivated and going strong. Looking forward to reaching goal by Feb 2015.0 -
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Friday Fitness: No complaints here. Besides all the walking we did in NYC I went to Boot Camp Wednesday thru Friday and going Saturday morning too. I just wish the running would get better. I still get so winded and it sounds like I’m about to keel over. I’m not, but I sound awful. I keep hoping as I lose another 20 lbs or so it will start getting a “little” easier. Yesterday was arms and shoulder work tonight all legs. I can’t even tell you how many squats we did. I’m guessing tomorrow will be core hopefully no more legs!!
@ MrsMorgori/Amy – Ho Ho’s??!! Seriously??!! I use to LOVE those things, but haven’t had one in a very long time. I’ll take your word for it that it wasn’t any good. You better not eat any today!! Hang in there. You got this! Lets find a time and go out to dinner again. It would be great to see you and Tom again.
@ NK1112, CoastGuardBill, Iahmed91, Lois1989, NikonPal – Welcome!!
@ Naceto/Nicole – Work/life balance is one of the hardest things to achieve. I struggle with that ALL the time. What I have learned recently is when I am eating healthy, exercising, etc. . . I seem to find time to make the other stuff work. It’s not been easy that’s for sure. Hope you can find that balance. Just take one things at a time and don’t try to conquer it all at once.
@ RobinsEgg/Ellen – Thanks. I don’t know what it is, but for some reason this challenge is clicking. It’s not been easy that’s for sure, but I guess that’s why I’m so focused on my food.
@ Fera – Thanks for sharing the pictures! It looks so peaceful and serene. I haven’t had those kinds of open spaces in so long. We have a little patch of grass and the rest is dessert landscaping. The green is beautiful!! Enjoy your day. It sounds like it’s going to be GREAT!
@ Teresa_3266 – 2 lbs away? You’ve got this!!!
@ Cblue315/Lori – You know we’ve all been there that’s for sure. I know you don’t eat like that every day. It’s over. Hang in there!
@ Laurie – Walking and talking is good. Always good to reconnect with old friends in unexpected places. Any word from the other friend on the Renaissance Festival?
@ Skinny/Karen – Thank you again for being an awesome guide. If it wasn’t for you and Laurie, I know I would have gotten myself lost numerous times. One of these days my goal is to actually run beside you and Laurie. It may be a year from now, but we’re going to do it!!!
@ Tanya – I hate to read you’re still struggling. I know how frustrating it can be when you have hour plus commutes on top of your others struggles. Hope things turn around soon.
@ Toots – Welcome back and congratulations again! I think you’re going to have so many stories to share with us and I can’t wait!!0 -
Happy Saturday!
NSV - I HAVE A LAP! Bought a lap top a few months ago and today I realized I can now lay it on my lap to type!!!!
I have a lap for the first time in many years. :bigsmile:
Scale vicory - down another 2 pounds. With my ultimate target in mind this is the first time in 23 years I do not have more than 100 pounds to loose.
A sincere thank you to all who share here. I get so much from all of you.
Sorrows shared are divided, joys shared are multiplied.
Love to all,
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Good Morning Everyone! Nice posts I'm reading this AM! Glad to read everyone's shares.
Nikon Pal -welcome - boy you have a great story - how inspiring - and welcome for your last leg of your journey!
AFM - quite an interesting nite and morning. Last evening I was so tired. I had only slept about 4 hours the nite before due to not being used to the W-Vac noise. Nice girlfriend came over after work and make up my bed with fresh sheets for me - I loved that. But fell asleep in my recliner and never got to bed. This was fortunate actually, because the recliner was heavily covered in thick towels and I woke at 3 am quite wet! The W-Vac had "'sploded!" and leaked all over me - I was soaking wet! I called VNA right away and a nice male RN got here an hour later. By then I had gotten cleaned up, changed out of my shift (the only thing I can wear, and I only have 2 of them) and gotten all of the towels in the washing machine. He took the container off the W-Vac and it was completely empty. I had watched lots and lots of fluid go up the hose since THursday so I was sure - as I told the RN - that it was the W-Vac contents that had leaked on me. (He thought I might have had an "accident"..... Apparently these W-Vac's are rentals and get re-used by many, many patients, so who knows how old my device is. He got it all changed and said the first contained just didn't look right....so, this will be an interesting road to go down.
Now I am waiting on my dear Sis to come by and go get groceries and prescriptions. Gosh she is a saint. I want to do something wonnderful back for her. I just keep offering and she keeps refusing. I need to come up with something! :flowerforyou: 0 -
Watch your Caloieis ... 2/3 ... woo-hoo !!!
Saturday Success ... I used to be on an 1800 calorie a day meal plan but my weight was not moving downward .. in fact it had crept up a little bit ... snf I was feeling very discouraged and disheartened. So, after doing some research, I dropped my meal plan to 1456 calories ... and it has taken a while to get off the 1800 calorie a day set-point. But this past week, I was able to come at goal for that new calorie goal on 3 of the 7 days with no problem. That feels like a success to me. And that feeling makes me feel encouraged and light-hearted.
Love reading the posts on here. Like getting to know you all.
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October goals: Completed diary 2/3 days. Under/at calories 0/3 days.
I'm having a "blah" start to the month. Lots going on at work right now and with the kids school stuff. I haven't been very active since the half marathon, which is hurting my calorie goals. I do plan on getting back on the exercise wagon with my workout buddy. We've set up several dates to meet at the gym over the next two weeks. Also, going to work on getting to bed earlier and dropping the late-night snacking. Seems like that is a constant struggle for me.0 -
Hi! I am new to myfitnesspal, but not to dieting. I have dedicated myself to not thinking about this as a diet, but as a process of acquiring healthy habits for life. If it takes me years, that's okay. I am learning patience. I'm in for the long haul. I have stopped eating sugar and most simple carbs. I am working in 100% whole wheat items instead of white. I am working on drinking all my water. It's been one month without sugar so far. I have only lost 5 lbs., which means it could take at least 2 years for me to get where I want to be. It's good to know I"m not alone.0
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Good morning all.
Happy National Vodka Day
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26 days,14 hours, 2 minutes until Halloween!
81 days, 15 hours, 1 minute until Christmas!
“You must have long-range goals to keep you from being frustrated by short-range failures.” ~Charles C. Noble
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I got up and walked this morning. The first day of a new or renew activity. Goal, realistic, is to walk three days, and maybe add a fourth day, plus doing my Silver Sneakers class two days a week.
My calorie goal was at 1200 in order to lose 2 lbs. a week, but after serious discussion with my daughter, who has dropped 30 lbs since her c section with 3rd baby, during this last year, we decided 1400 calories is a much more realistic goal. The weight will come off soon, but I have been with this 20 lbs for 30 years so what is the hurry, as long as the scales are going down.
Clothes are still tight compared to last winter when everything was comfortable, but gaining 15 lbs over the winter due to surgery makes things uncomfortable. So I am in no hurry but want to keep adding things that will make the process interesting along the way.
I reduced my diuretic by 50 % to co incide with my bp med by 50 % and feel so much less fatigue in only 48 hours.
Am keeping to diet to add more potassium at each meal and more protein at each meal. I googled foods that have more potassium and more protein and came up with quite a few foods that will enrich my menus but have zilch sugar and carbs. I am excited to be doing something different in my diet. Onward and up ward.
Lori I am so thrilled that you have double digit number to lose weight wise and that you lap now has a lap top. You go girl. Trainers are the bomb, but trainees have the true grit and determination.
Still doing 28 day challenge.
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@hansea--I'm also having kind of a "blah" start to the month regarding exercise. Wed. and Thurs. I was still tired from all of the traveling, then yesterday went out with friends after work so no gym visit. This morning I walked a 5k with friends and as I'm still in my workout gear, I'm planning to head to the gym soon. Hopefully, this will get me back into the swing of things again.
@niki--finding the "sweet spot" in terms of a calorie goal can be so tough. I'm struggling with that process myself. Glad you are making progress getting to your new calorie goal.
@robin--Eek! That sounds like quite a mess, glad it happened on the recliner since you already had the towels in place.
@lori--awesome NSV!! :drinker: I remember a big one for me was realizing I could no longer reach the gas pedal b/c my butt had gotten smaller causing me to sit further back in my car seat. :laugh: Also, awesome that you have less than 100 lbs to go--we prominse not to kick you off the thread. :laugh:
@susan--we will run together for sure! Great job getting right back to boot camp--I need to follow your example; I've been a slacker since returning. :blushing:
@toots--wow 12 lbs?!?! That's crazy!
@fera--wow, that's a lot of hair! DId you donate it to Locks for Love?
@tanya--glad things are getting a little bit better. :flowerforyou: That stinks about your physio appt pushing you into rush hour for the drive home. :grumble: I only have a 7 mile commute, but I still rush out of work to keep my 15 minute drive home from turning into 30 minutes.
@soosun--great job adding even more exercise to your routine! :drinker:
@amy--I really do try to rest the shoulder, but then I'll forget and do something simple--like push open a door--and hurt it all over again. My husband also mentioned the backpack on wheels, but I work upstairs, so I would still have to carry it. Plus, only the "old lady teachers" have those. I know I'm no spring chicken, but at 45 I'm not ready for wheels.
@lois--yes, I often view my calories like money in the bank. Then if I'm tempted by a treat, I think about whether I really want to "spend" x amount of calories on it. Lately, I think I've been living off of credit. :blushing: Need to get away from that thinking.
Saturday Success:
I met my friend Brian (some of you know him as BV1980 here on MFP) to walk a 5k this morning. It was cold and wet--alternating between a very light drizzle and snow flurries. :noway: I know this is Chicago, but really!?!? Snow already?!?! We still had fun walking, and he brought another MFP along with which was nice. I wish the weather would have cooperated so we could've hung out for longer, but it was just too icky out. I'm going to follow up at the gym in a bit.
Grading Goals:
1. x/14 AP analysis activities
2. x/60 punctuation/ style quizzes
Exercise Goals:
Sat--5k DONE + gym
Sun--walk gunner + gym
Mon-- rest day (late meeting)
Tues--walk gunner + gym
Wed--walk gunner + gym
Thurs--walk gunner
Fri--rest day (dinner plans)
October Challenge:
Days under calories = 2/3
Days >100g of protein = 1/30 -
Saturday success: up at 6 for work (yes, on a Saturday ) lots of walking, my heel is killing me, but I've gathered so many calories for dinner I'm not sure I will eat them all! I have about 1,100 to get through!
Too early days for a NSV, I only re-started on Wednesday. :ohwell:
Off for dinner, may treat myself to a blob of ice cream
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Happy Saturday
~Susan, We seem to eat out on Fridays. We should do Pizza Rock and bring your son. It would be fun. And yeah, Hoho's suck! I'll stick with my skinny cow calories
~Skinny, LOL "old teachers" crack me up. My "old" story.... We had dinner a couple weeks ago in Sun City, the elderly community, I think I was the youngest one (49) besides the Hostess! But it was real good...Oh Boy, I get my AARP card in December.....
I had a good week:bigsmile: Shoulder seems better every day:bigsmile: Back to 6 little ones Monday, all 3 or under Will be busy, busy...busy.
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Saturday Success: This has definitely been quite a week. Between being in NYC earlier in the week and then returning full speed I've had quite the week. I'm really proud that I jumped right back into boot camp and still completed four sessions this week. I've already hit Sprout's and loaded up on veggies, Walden Farms, Mahi Mahi and Chicken. I'm ready for the week!!0
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Saturday Success: Somehow I've managed to stay below my 1350 goal ALL MONTH! Haha! That's 4/4 days so far! Really, those 50 calories I cut out are KILLING ME. I don't know why, but I want them back. Whine, whine, whine. No mints for me all month.
Also, I've learned a new skill this week-- putting hubby's meds in his PIC line with one eye shut! I've got a little sleep deprivation going here. He's so grateful that I'm doing this for him, I really can't complain too much.
RobinsEgg/Ellen: Oh my goodness! I have never heard of a wound vac exploding! What a mess! Thank heavens your nurse was able to get there so quickly. How long do you need it? You have such a good attitude about the whole situation and that will help you in the long run to recover. Bless you.
I leave for Baltimore on Thursday and worry about logging and exercise. Can't do it on my Android (too stupid), and going to restaurants I can't check out on the web beforehand frustrates me. Hope I can stick to my calorie and cardio goals.
Beautiful fall day here. I wish the same for everyone.
G'night all.:yawn:
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Mrs. Morgori- Wow, 6 little kids under 6 oh my, they will have you running all day.
Susan- Great job getting back into the exercise so quickly and making boot camp 4 times this week. My week started back with meetings after work. Luckily, I was able to make the gym on Thursday. Yesterday, was back to climbing and the pool today. Tomorrow, I hope to go bike riding provided it is not rainy and to cold. It was great meeting up with you and Karen in NYC and yes we need to plan another trip. Running- I still have the same problem with breathing when I run to fast. Try slowing down when you run, slow your pace or shorten your stride. It will make a difference with your breathing and will help to increase how far you can run at one time.
Karen- I am so happy that you were able to see Brian. He is looking good. I can't believe you had snow this morning, really it is too early for the "s" word. Impressive that you walked a 5K today. It was rainy here today as well and cold but at least no SNOW, I hope it stays away for a while. It was great meeting you in NYC, and I hope that we can travel again for an event next year.
fera- I love the pictures of your new home.
Saturday success came during swim team this morning- The set started at 8;20 and I was a little late but I made it to practice. The first set was 10-- 100's in 2 minute intervals and I did it. Granted I had to switch up my strokes but I was able to complete all 10 in the time allowed. I was very excited to realize that I swam 1000 yds in about 20 minutes or less then proceeded with the rest of the workout. Please I also made the interval for many of the 25's, which was a great sense of accomplishment today. I am looking forward to participating in my first swim meet in November. The October meet is out because I have birthday party to attend for a co-worker and there is no time to do both.
I need to run and put icing on a birthday cake for my mom. It has been a busy day and night so I am exhausted.
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October goal report: 3/4 days under calories, 36.7 miles walked, fair water consumption.
I sabotaged myself today with cinnamon rolls. After the disappointment of the cinnabon cinnamon rolls, I really wanted a good one. I gave a lot of them away, but cinnamon rolls and waffle Saturday don't do anything for counting calories!
Hope you are having a great weekend. Onward and downward. Kaye0 -
Over on calories for the day; sheer childishness on my par, I want it not the best nor correct answer. No excuses just the reality of the scale. On a positive note I walked three different times yesterday and it felt wonderful. YIng/yang/0
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Had an off day yesterday. I slept really well, felt good but was so tired all day. To the point all I did was lounge around except for the trip to the supermarket. Brian worked on the nursery removing all the wall paper. We discovered the walls underneath are orange and yellow. Oh boy is it ugly and not my taste. Today he is going to tear out the carpet and pull up the linoleum flooring that is under neath it. We a re hoping to get our contractor in soon for estimate. So far Brian doesn't think we will need to replace all the drywall and do the full gut like we initially thought. But we will see what our contractor thinks. Fingers crossed it goes smoothly.
My mom mailed out invitations for the baby shower on Friday. I cannot believe we are already approaching the shower time. Squeal. Things are really moving along rapidly and it is amazing for me. I am getting even more excited now than I was before.
Alison - I say your daughter should invite her friend over. I grew up in a very good school district that had people who were multi-millionaires, middle class and those less fortunate. My family fell in the middle to upper end of the road. I had friends who were very poor as well as friends who lived in mansions which made us look poor. None of my friends cared where I lived, how much we had or didn't had nor did I care the same about my friends. We were my friends because we liked each other for who we were. In all honestly this girl really doesn't care what your house looks like. She just wants to hang out with your daughter and have a good time. Tell her to invite her and have a good time!
Skinny - Thanks for being so understanding! Glad you had a good time.I cried reading your description of the race just as I did when I read Laurie's. You painted the picture just beautifully. I am glad you used the firefighters as your inspiration to keep going. If I was there I would have been bawling for sure. 911 has always been an emotional event for me being a NYer and pregnancy hormones just make it doubly as bad. Wow, snow flurries already? I definitely am not ready for that!
Susan - Sounds like you had a blast in NYC. So glad.
Robin - Oh no to the vac leak. Hopefully that doesn't happen again to you. I think that is nice that you want to do something nice for your sister. Is this the one who recently got the puppy? If so maybe you can get her something she needs for the dog?
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Good morning everybody.
Happy World Teachers' Day, held annually on October 5th since 1994, commemorates teachers’ organizations worldwide. Its aim is to mobilize support for teachers and to ensure that the needs of future generations will continue to be met by teachers.
According to UNESCO, World Teachers' Day represents a significant token of the awareness, understanding and appreciation displayed for the vital contribution that teachers make to education and development.
Education International (EI) (the global union federation that represents education professionals worldwide) strongly believes that World Teachers' Day should be internationally recognized and celebrated around the world. EI also believes that the principles of the 1966 and 1997 Recommendations should be considered for implementation in all nations.
Over 100 countries observe World Teachers' Day. The efforts of Education International and its 401 member organizations have contributed to this widely spread recognition. Every year, EI launches a public awareness campaign to highlight the contributions of the teaching profession.
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