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Well ladies, tomorrow is the second chance at new years changes - school is back in in these parts tomorrow. And even though I am no longer working in the school system, after a lifetime of having my year shaped by the school calendar, school startup still feels like new years for me. So september and January always signal…

wow we are a busy group - how can I possibly keep up and get any of those other things done?!?!:laugh: Linda S - i just now saw your December loss and milestone`. CONGRATULATIONS! what an inspiration you are. My December has not gone so well - I need to adjust the ticker to reflect reality and stop living in denial:ohwell:…

Okay, the parties are over, the company has just packed up and left and now it is time...... to whip this house back into shape, to establish and re-establish some routine and good habits in eating and exercise, to take some control of the clutter and disorganization, to make those necessary but neglected phone calls and…

Good morning all and happy new year. This has been a busy place already!! Just marking my spot for now....just getting home from a new years visit with a friend, and company is arriving this afternoon for a couple of days! Must get ready......beds, food, cleaning? Enjoy today

Nancy - we went to see Les Miserables on boxing day - we have never really done the Christmas movie thing before but we braved the crazy parking lot and crowds - and it was totally worth it. A great show! - And Lila - pretty true to the stage version too. you will love it! It is a great story of forgiveness and redemption…

Checking in to mark my spot. Oh I will so welcome being back at home, and in some routine, and able to log my food, and exercise more regularly! Who knew my body and mind would be craving healthy food and exercise!!

Just bumping in to mark my spot.....I absolutely cannot keep up this month!!

It is a grey windy day here, but temp is above freezing so we will take that! :) I have been struggling to get exercise in these past weeks. Managed to get out for a walk yesterday and it did feel good! I'll see if the wind goes down enough today - or maybe even be motivated enought to hit the gym???? Here's hoping!! Stay…

Well, I have to admit, I have skipped over pages and skimmed a few - just can't keep up with the reading during this busy season! But even at that, I have gained a few 'gems' to keep me motivated. So thanks ladies for the encouragement and your faithfulness and dedication. The christmas dinner at my mother in law's seniors…

Oh dear! We are on PAGE SIX!! by the time I remember it is December and I really should check in?!?! you ladies have been way too busy. Well my goal for november was to survive the month (IT was a bit hectic!) and here I am so I guess that means I made it:laugh: However, I was so frenzied that I totally forgot a doctor…

Oh my, so ,many posts! I can not POSSIBLY catch up on so many pages of reading so guess I will just go forward from here. It has been a struggle the last couple of weeks - sticking to the plan, getting the exercise in, having structured, sit-down meals. It has been crazy busy and I have had a week of computer issues and…

Off to the mountains today to check out a facility where I will be cooking for a wedding in February. It might be a shipwreck of a day eating wise - a menu tasting at noon, and dinner at a friend's house who loves rich sauces on everything!!! But the mountain vistaas are always good for the soul. Eavie - yes, many of us…

good morning, ladies! A quick stop in before I tackle the tasks for the day....and yes, it is a late start!:blushing: Amanda - I totally hear you on the thoughts re your aging parents. It was just a few months ago, as we were moving my 95 year old mother in law from another province, that I sat in a coffee shop with tears…

Okay. I 'm back after a couple of weeks of busy, full days - grandchildren for a week, conference in the Rockies and a flight to Ottawa for mom's 80th birthday, with a bonus of son/daughter-in-law/grandkids visit.......now it is time to get back at it and find some routine! Oh wait, it is the beginning of the Christmas…

Wow! November...hard to believe but here we go. It is late and I won't be thinking straight enough to formulate goals, but I will check in to do that later. You all have some great ones to inspire me. I loved what someone said about setting goals for things I CAN control - thanks for the reminder. :smile: Mikki - welcome…

Hello all. I am at my daughter's this week with the four grands 24/7 (yes, over Hallowe'en and we even made it out in costume!) but have not had a lot of time to check in or read. I did notice that there are a couple of concerns out there. So Jolene, I want you especially to know that my prayers are with you today, and…

Fri 10/26/12 08:51 AM Whew! Finally got on here ! MFP was not cooperating with me this morning!! and a cold frosty morning it is! No Deedee, this is not normal weather for us. Just another blip in the whacky weather events. We might get a dusting of snow that is gone by afternoon at this time of year, but this has stayed…

Grrr! Is it possible to remove a post on here?? Mine went in to one LONG paragraph and I couldn't edit it!?!?

Sorry. MFP not cooperating...again

Well, the sky has fallen here! Snow all night has resulted in school closures, buses cancelled, flights shut down - a snow day in October?? Unbelievable!! so I am still in jammies with a cup of coffee 'cause it is just that kind of day :drinker: I was hoping to get some exercise in shovelling but it looks like hubby has…

It has been a few days since I have been on here. We were off to Calgary for a global leadership conference - very interesting and challenging sessions from a variety of speakers and viewpoints. It also means that meals were not totally in my control and exercise was sparse. But we did squeeze in a short walk at noon one…

where to start? where to start? so much going on..... Linda - you did make me chuckle with the tai chi/ chai tea mix up:laugh: I always have to stop and think about which one I am saying! Amanda - I am so sorry about the bad run of news with your friends. and it for sure does affect our outlooks and attitudes to other…

So Lila - it sounds like you managed to stay awake for the council meeting - or is that why it was so short?:laugh: Sure hope you are feeling better soon:flowerforyou: And a new treadmill! How exciting! I still much prefer to be outside but a treadmill is my torture machine of choice! No Nancy - I don't think you are going…

It has been a couple of days since I have been on here and things have really been moving along!! So much happening in all of your lives! Jen _ How incredibly wonderful to have your son home from Afghanistan! Isn't it so true that we often don't realize the stress we are under until it is relieved and we are able to take…

Hello all. the snow has disappeared here and my thermometer is reading 19 degrees (C) - never a dull moment here weather wise. Gail. My mom is dealing with dementia and although I live far too far away, the effects are still evident and heart breaking. At first, it would be a statement that was a little 'off'' and then…

Cool and rainy here today - I guess there will be no more biking for a while for me - but did make it back to the pool for some aquacise this morning! (and did NOT repeat last week's last minute dash out the door to bible study:laugh: ) wessecg - 10 weeks of losing weight is a great run. Just keep on with the good eating…

Good evening ladies. I was off to the city today with my daughter, soninlaw, and four grandkids, so no exercise unless I count walking around the stores!:happy: I was a little worried about food intake, especially after our big thanksgiving weekend but I think I managed okay. I took along my usual fruit and yogurt for…

Wow! I have missed a couple of days and you have all been so busy on here!! The weekend saw son and DIL and daughter and friend arrive for the holiday. That of course meant lots of great food and sitting and visiting. I did suggest a short walk yesterday and it felt good to get some fresh air! I woke up in the night…

Good morning ladies. Catching up with the last few posts. Robin - Olivia is adorable!! What a cutie! And great resolve on avoiding the alcohol. Tell hubby to keep encouraging you on you rjourney - and to continue those neck rubs!:smile: Gini - 107 pounds lost!!! What an accomplishment! :flowerforyou: Look back at how far…

Good morning ladies. Cool and overcast this morning, and I am pretty sure I saw the sky falling...in tiny white flakes!! Jane - Have a fantastic time in Mexico. and say hello to my ocean (and beach!!) for me! what will the weather be like there this time of year? wanda- Oh the challenge of the bike!! I bought a granny bike…