Serial Starters

Sara - yay on everything! So glad pup is feeling better and playing, that's great! Nap sounds wonderful...I work one Sunday a month, so up early then home for some rest till hafta come back this afternoon... let us know how burrito turns out... sounds interesting...

Have a great day everyone..
BBL

Happy Monday all!

Welcome to Exploding and any other newcomers I've missed.

Sara, well done on the -.6! I'd take that victory.

Velocity60 - weekends are tough! One of the things I love about MFP is it has helped me figure out things like that - where the trouble spots are. And kudos to you for not binging more over the impending visit from your estranged husband & in-laws! Wow - stress-a-palooza. That's a Non Scale Victory (NSV) indeed.

God luck with post-weekend re-entry all.

BBL

Tess

Monday

DS pulled us off our low-carb, high fat diet just a little last night when he made supper for the family. He made beef pastie's with gravy. Yum! I couldn't say "no" when he offered to cook. (Okay, well my husband "gently" encouraged him by saying "what are you making for supper tonight?") The rest of the day was fine and I even got in a 1.5 mile walk with the dog.

Back on track today. Eggs for breakfast, salads for lunch. Suppers vary, but mostly meat and veggies. Feeling strong, although "time of month" is late and could appear anytime (not worried about being PG, it's just perimenopause unpredicability). I'm surprised I'm being this strong. Although I wonder if DH got the chicken into the crock pot this morning? We are supposed to have some shredded chicken tacos for the kids and salads for DH and I. He was so crabby this morning, I couldn't deal with him. I'm going home for lunch today, so I'll throw it in the crockpot on high if it's not already cooking.

Sara - congrats on the good WI.

Velocity - this was the first weekend in a LONG time that I've been able to stay on plan. I definitely fought off temptations.

Haven't faced the scale in awhile. Just trying to concentrate on eating right.

Better get some work done.

Annie

*waves Hi to everyone*

Hi everyone & welcome newcomers -

Good news from Florida branch of the family - no real damage. one house has water in garage but everything intact. lots of trees down and no power but some have their generators going. still waiting to hear from an aunt, but dad says she probably forgot to charge her phone or spent all night texting so not to worry. Some of the niblets had birthdays over the weekend. Did not get to have party or anything thanks to Irma. Hopefully, they will get to do something special soon.

Fingers crossed - Gracie, my cat, is being nice and not peeing on anything (so far anyway) She woke me up to play fetch over the weekend and played until she was completely out of breath. The past few nights she has curled up in bed with me. Usually, she curls up and sleeps at the foot of the bed. Now she is snuggling up beside me. Maybe that is why she is in better mood? I will take it! Am tired of washing everything over and over and over. We had her tested and there is no medical problem & we clean her box twice a day & she has cat tower in front of big bay window (big screen HD TV! LOL) and her own bedroom full of toys & another window, so I would guess it was her mood/attitude. Hope that she stays in good mood!!

Got moved into new office at work today. It was a bit more of an ordeal than I had anticipated. May have to change desk & computer set-up as it is not proving to be very comfortable. Not only do I have 2 windows in the corner office but I also have a television. That could be good or bad, depending on my determination level! LOL Feels good right now with windows open and plenty of fresh air. Ahhhhhhh....

Wedding in just around the corner. Slipped on my mother of the groom dress just to check and i have some room in it now! Yay! Will keep on doing what I am doing and it should fit fine! (Just have to remember not to overdo it at the rehearsal dinner!)

Sara - kudos on the WI! Definitely want to try those sweet potato burritos. I have had a meatless barbecue, like a pulled pork consistency, using sweet potatoes before. It was a pleasant surprise as to how good it tasted. I think the burritos would be really yummy!

Annie - Are you finding the low carb/high fat is keeping you from being hungry or having cravings?

Dawn - I tried the Xyzal too and like it so far. Much easier to just take 1 pill for 24 hours and no waking up with a head full of gunk!

*plopping down on lounge chair & having Cboys make me a fresh squeezed lemonade*

Hickchic - Yes, I am finding that I feel satisfied and not craving sweets as much. Still have to be strong, but it's not as much of a struggle. It's nice not to feel hungry, though. And GREAT news on your dress!

My parents are still in Atlanta (5 hours from their home in Brunswick, GA, which is by St. Simon's Island). A friend who stayed in Brunswick drove by their house and let them know that all looks good! My mom is so relieved. The not knowing was the worst part. The town is still closed and Atlanta is currently getting the wind and rain from the tropical storm, so I'm sure my folks will still be in Atlanta for at least a couple of days.

Tuesday

Good morning! It's a beautiful, balmy, foggy, smoky morning. It created a beautiful red sunrise for us to enjoy on our way to school and work.

Checked the scale today. I have not checked since 9/2. It has not changed. It was exactly the same at 161.6. I am disappointed. The last 5 out of 6 days I've been doing really well. But will just keep on keepin' on and trust that the low-carb, high fat will work for me and either way, I'm cutting out sugar which is always a good thing.

Sara - good luck with your eye appt today.

Will lurk from work.

Annie

Today's weight: 161.6
Highest ever: 177.8
Goal: 145