It's a beautiful day today and the sunshine makes everything sparkle! Love, love, love the sun:) We are headed to CouerdAlene ID today to walk in the sunshine and eat at my one of my FAVORITE places, Texas Roadhouse.
I weighed 140.4 this AM, that's the bad news:(
My husband took the new job:) That's the good news!
I promised to go back to Zumba and be healthier:) That's the best news!
Tomorrow is a new day, today is a beautiful day, every day is a gift. I am going to refocus and get this weight back off. I am going for a lb a week and trying to be back down to 133 by the time I leave for Alabama to watch my new grandchild be born. I know I can do it, or as Pattie say's....I think I can, I think I can:)
So potato chips has been the beginning of the end for me....I eat them before I go to bed at night. I finished the last bits Sunday night. My hubby came home from the store yesterday with 2 new bags!!!! I am like "WHAT?" He said he saw the empty bag in the garbage and thought I needed more. Is he a keeper or what?
Well according to Maria's nutritional counseling, the potato chips equal many teaspoons of sugar. Yikes!!!
I still don't eat "sugar" treats, but I eat a ton of chips! So I do eat sugar, just not traditional sugar. Wrap your head around that Kay!!!
I have to get my body ready for the Key Lime Pie ice cream I plan to consume when I visit my daughter! Oh and Chick Fil a....OMG, I can dream of them:) I can do this!
I am going to Zumba tomorrow. Really, this time I am. I am paying for a gym membership that I am not using. 3x in about 3 months is not good. That's 30.00 a class:(
Have a wonderful day everyone:) Blessings and happy scales....
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Saturday, August 25, 2012
For Katie:)
My comments won't record even on my own blog? WTH? Anyway, this is for you:
Katie, I am sooooo excited for you!!! That is great news! I loved those PB cups and I know they have sucralose, but moderation right? If I ate more than 2 my tummy gurgled, so it kept me on track.
Don't forget to take before and after pics of the house so you can see your progress! I would like to see a pic of your "guns" too. I need some motivation!
Don't forget to take before and after pics of the house so you can see your progress! I would like to see a pic of your "guns" too. I need some motivation!
Friday, August 24, 2012
Katie and Sherri...and everyone....
I tried to comment on Katie and Sherri's blog and no matter how many freaking times I type in the mystery letters it says that I am not doing it right. UGH!!! I remember this happened before, so just saying in case anyone else has the issue. There is a super easy way to remove that from your blog so we don't have to do it. Rosalie knows how:) Anyway girls....I would love to comment, but I couldn't!!! Sherri, it is so good to see you back again and I am going to look into that book.
I don't have jury duty Monday!!!!! Yay, hooray!!! I really want to be on a jury someday, but I have to potty every 1/2 hour and I was so freaked out. I have to have my bladder lifted again, and this just made me realize how stressful the situation is. My Dr. gave me some pills that are supposed to help, so I will try them out next week in case I get called in after Labor Day. I have 2 weeks of pills so I didn't want to use them all up before I found out if I have JD or not. I can seriously stress myself out over things.
My husband was offered the job that he interviewed for last week. I think he will take it, but it is his decision. It is a ton of travel and I just hate that. I am trying to stay positive and supportive. I know for a fact it will be way easier if he is out of town to be a good BFC girl! I started gaining in March when his job ended! The best part is the salary that they offered is what he made at Wrigley after 26 years. How's that for a Blessing?
My twin daughter (former Navy) starts a new job on Thursday and my twin son was just made manager of the Snap Fitness that he currently works at. My daughter had her 5th wedding anniversary today and my oldest son is doing great too. Wow!!! GOD IS GOOD!!!
Now, if I would just get back to my BFC ways, I would have 100% happiness!
Blessings and happy scales!
I don't have jury duty Monday!!!!! Yay, hooray!!! I really want to be on a jury someday, but I have to potty every 1/2 hour and I was so freaked out. I have to have my bladder lifted again, and this just made me realize how stressful the situation is. My Dr. gave me some pills that are supposed to help, so I will try them out next week in case I get called in after Labor Day. I have 2 weeks of pills so I didn't want to use them all up before I found out if I have JD or not. I can seriously stress myself out over things.
My husband was offered the job that he interviewed for last week. I think he will take it, but it is his decision. It is a ton of travel and I just hate that. I am trying to stay positive and supportive. I know for a fact it will be way easier if he is out of town to be a good BFC girl! I started gaining in March when his job ended! The best part is the salary that they offered is what he made at Wrigley after 26 years. How's that for a Blessing?
My twin daughter (former Navy) starts a new job on Thursday and my twin son was just made manager of the Snap Fitness that he currently works at. My daughter had her 5th wedding anniversary today and my oldest son is doing great too. Wow!!! GOD IS GOOD!!!
Now, if I would just get back to my BFC ways, I would have 100% happiness!
Blessings and happy scales!
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Quick update
I had my physical on Tuesday. My cholesterol etc. has not changed in 3 years. I run at 214, but since there is no change, she isn't concerned. All of my blood work was great! I weighed the same as I did when I was in last December, so I guess it is how we see our clothes fitting. Fat/muscle. I was working out a lot last Fall, I have not this summer. I am going to attempt to get off my BP med's, she seemed doubtful, but would let me try under supervision. My thyroid remains stable on Synthroid. I feel like I take way too many meds at my young age of 55:(
We went to Seattle for my hubby's job interview, it was a long 2 days! The interview was a video conference, my husband being the only "live" person in the room. They obviously wanted to see what he looked like, which I get, but strange! They reimbursed us for gas/hotel which was well over 200.00 so they could see him on a video screen. Skype would have been cheaper and we could have saved a drive! I truly can't believe more people in Seattle aren't insane. It took us 45 minutes to go about 11 miles because of traffic. OMG, I would definitely be CRAZY!!!! We are spoiled in this area for sure. He has another interview with another company out of the Seattle area next Friday. Thank God they are coming here!!!
BFC front, moratorium is still in effect! The day after we got back from Seattle I weighed 141.4. Bad food and low fluid intake. It was better today, but I am still over where I want to be, by about 7 lbs. Actually I could care less what my weight was, if my waist was still 29 inches.
I am working my way through sinus issues that make even typing an effort. I am giving it til Monday before I see a Dr. I can function perfectly as long as I don't have to move my head up and down!
This wasn't quick, but it was an update!
Thank you all for being here, we are blessed!!!
We went to Seattle for my hubby's job interview, it was a long 2 days! The interview was a video conference, my husband being the only "live" person in the room. They obviously wanted to see what he looked like, which I get, but strange! They reimbursed us for gas/hotel which was well over 200.00 so they could see him on a video screen. Skype would have been cheaper and we could have saved a drive! I truly can't believe more people in Seattle aren't insane. It took us 45 minutes to go about 11 miles because of traffic. OMG, I would definitely be CRAZY!!!! We are spoiled in this area for sure. He has another interview with another company out of the Seattle area next Friday. Thank God they are coming here!!!
BFC front, moratorium is still in effect! The day after we got back from Seattle I weighed 141.4. Bad food and low fluid intake. It was better today, but I am still over where I want to be, by about 7 lbs. Actually I could care less what my weight was, if my waist was still 29 inches.
I am working my way through sinus issues that make even typing an effort. I am giving it til Monday before I see a Dr. I can function perfectly as long as I don't have to move my head up and down!
This wasn't quick, but it was an update!
Thank you all for being here, we are blessed!!!
Monday, August 13, 2012
Moratorium declared!!!
I topped the scale at 139.4 yesterday morning. Without TMI, I was down to 138.6 today. My body was "puffy"! I am giving myself a moratorium on thinking about weight this week. I did not go to Zumba, I really don't like the instructor and I should NEVER have added her as a facebook friend. I personally feel that I am very open, but I do not like things shoved continually in my face for conflict. I also think if I would have run my business that way it would have closed in a month. With that being said, I need some time to think about what I "think"! There are a million options at the Y, Zumba isn't the only one, and there are a lot of classes that she does not teach. Exercise should never be about the instructor, but sadly in this case, it is:( I guess I could "hide" her, actually that just came to me as I was typing this and I think that may be a very good thing!!!
We are going to Seattle on Wednesday for my husband to do a job interview. It isn't really something that he would "love" to do, but it is in his field, and it will be a good experience for him. I am just thrilled to get away from home:) Neither of us like Seattle traffic, but love the area! The interview is on Thursday, so we will have a fun little paid getaway!
No granite yet, and no contact since I called him 2 weeks ago. Honestly I dream about yelling at him!!! If I didn't know the quality of work that I will get, when I finally get it, I would be even more crazy. I have Bunko at my house in September, specifically to show off the updates....that's what happens when I plan ahead:( I also have jury duty at the end of August/first of September. I have never done it before and would actually like to be called. The problem is that I have to go potty every 1/2 hour! I wonder if you raise your hand and ask for permission;)
I have been better with my potato chip intake, I have resisted getting the bag out of the freezer for a full week!!! I am still eating a LOT of fruit, but the season ends soon, so life will get back to normal. I am weirdly not freaked out about the extra poundage yet. I haven't had to put on jeans lately and that is when I notice, tight jeans/unhappy Kay.
I know that pretzels are carbs, but I only use about 8 of the waffle type for this yummy treat. I had mentioned that I love the pretzel dessert that has pretzel crust and fruit jello with whip cream etc. I figured out that I could take a pat of butter, 2 teaspons of stevia in the raw and 8 crushed pretzels and heat them all in a sauce pan to fully coat the pretzels. Then I put them in a bowl and chill, add fresh fruit and add cool whip /redi whip and I have a super yummy dessert. I love the salty and sweet! Just an idea:)
Have a great week:) Wish me luck on my moratorium....I need a mental break! My physical is tomorrow and I will have my blood work results! I will post my success story. Even with my weight gain, I am about 5 lbs lower than last year. Woot!!!
Blessings and happy scales!
We are going to Seattle on Wednesday for my husband to do a job interview. It isn't really something that he would "love" to do, but it is in his field, and it will be a good experience for him. I am just thrilled to get away from home:) Neither of us like Seattle traffic, but love the area! The interview is on Thursday, so we will have a fun little paid getaway!
No granite yet, and no contact since I called him 2 weeks ago. Honestly I dream about yelling at him!!! If I didn't know the quality of work that I will get, when I finally get it, I would be even more crazy. I have Bunko at my house in September, specifically to show off the updates....that's what happens when I plan ahead:( I also have jury duty at the end of August/first of September. I have never done it before and would actually like to be called. The problem is that I have to go potty every 1/2 hour! I wonder if you raise your hand and ask for permission;)
I have been better with my potato chip intake, I have resisted getting the bag out of the freezer for a full week!!! I am still eating a LOT of fruit, but the season ends soon, so life will get back to normal. I am weirdly not freaked out about the extra poundage yet. I haven't had to put on jeans lately and that is when I notice, tight jeans/unhappy Kay.
I know that pretzels are carbs, but I only use about 8 of the waffle type for this yummy treat. I had mentioned that I love the pretzel dessert that has pretzel crust and fruit jello with whip cream etc. I figured out that I could take a pat of butter, 2 teaspons of stevia in the raw and 8 crushed pretzels and heat them all in a sauce pan to fully coat the pretzels. Then I put them in a bowl and chill, add fresh fruit and add cool whip /redi whip and I have a super yummy dessert. I love the salty and sweet! Just an idea:)
Have a great week:) Wish me luck on my moratorium....I need a mental break! My physical is tomorrow and I will have my blood work results! I will post my success story. Even with my weight gain, I am about 5 lbs lower than last year. Woot!!!
Blessings and happy scales!
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
I'm a little out of control!!!
OK, so I was good a few days, and then....and then?....well then I was bad again. I NEVER have a problem with sugar, I mean real sugar, I have a problem with white rolls and chips. Lots of white rolls and lots of chips. I did go to the freezer and get the chili cheese fritos instead of the lay's chips. That's a start because I have never mindlessly eaten the chili cheese fritos and I usually have them on my spinach salad.
I somehow caught a summer cold and even though it is kind of mild, it is totally annoying. I did not Zumba on Monday:( Lazy, don't like the instructor, I can find a million excuses. Tomorrow my FAVORITE instructor is subbing and I have heard from my buddies that they barely made it through her class while I was on my zumbacation. I can't even promise myself I will go:(
I have a full physical next Tuesday and I am excited to see my bloodwork etc. after another year on the BFC. Maybe that is why I am out of control eating, I want to have my physical after I have eaten my weight in chips!
Oh, and no granite:( But it seems like a small thing to worry about now.
Have I mentioned before that I beat myself up every day for not being grateful enough? Yep, I do!
I had an incredible day with my gym friends today. I am feeling truly blessed....and grateful:) This was the view from the gazebo that we ate lunch in. I wish I had the colorful, creative words to describe how beautiful it is at her home. This is the same home I was at a couple of months ago, but it was raining then. As beautiful and serene as it is, I know that she works 8+ hours a day to keep it that way. Not my idea of fun!
I am so glad that we all have each other to work through these life/food issues! Thanks!!!
I mentioned on Amber's facebook post today that I am going to lose 5 lbs in the Fall. I am, want to join me?
I somehow caught a summer cold and even though it is kind of mild, it is totally annoying. I did not Zumba on Monday:( Lazy, don't like the instructor, I can find a million excuses. Tomorrow my FAVORITE instructor is subbing and I have heard from my buddies that they barely made it through her class while I was on my zumbacation. I can't even promise myself I will go:(
I have a full physical next Tuesday and I am excited to see my bloodwork etc. after another year on the BFC. Maybe that is why I am out of control eating, I want to have my physical after I have eaten my weight in chips!
Oh, and no granite:( But it seems like a small thing to worry about now.
Have I mentioned before that I beat myself up every day for not being grateful enough? Yep, I do!
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| View from the gazebo |
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| Gazebo |
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| Pond and waterfall |
I am so glad that we all have each other to work through these life/food issues! Thanks!!!
I mentioned on Amber's facebook post today that I am going to lose 5 lbs in the Fall. I am, want to join me?
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Another wedding today!
We are going to another wedding this afternoon so I am being a total slug until it is time to get ready. I'm afraid it is going to be a scorcher at 4:30 in the afternoon and it is hot outside! Hot is good! Melted looking, not so good! I could not find a thing that was worth buying on our shopping excursion, so I am wearing a dress I bought for a wedding last year. Since I wanted a refresher course on what it looked like, I went back to my August of last year post to see. I was about 5 lbs heavier last August at this time, so this is definite progress!
I booked my flight to Georgia to welcome my new grandson in October. I am going for 2 weeks, 1 week before he is born, and 1 week after. I am really excited! Her induction date is October 19th. Because Karson was 9 lb 5 oz and had murconium(sp) they are inducing a week before her due date. That gives me something to look forward to! Woot!!!
I had mentioned on Dawn's blog that I am back to white bread, rolls, buns, etc. Yes I know it isn't a good thing, just being honest here! I did realize some interesting things this week though. I did go to Zumba on M, W, and Fri. I did not get to eat my morning potato, sausage and egg daily, I was STARVING!!! Seriously, I don't remember being that hungry all the time for a very long time. I was eating white rolls instead of potatoes and that could be the reason, but hunger was a daily thing. Weird!
Thank you for all of the suggestions for the coffee cake. I haven't made one yet, but I am still craving one. Hubby bought a huge container of blueberries and there is NO way I could eat all of them in time. I now need to figure out a blueberry cobbler or muffins, thus all of my posts on pinterest.
Well since I am a bore today, I will close with good wishes for all of you!
Blessings and happy scales:)
I booked my flight to Georgia to welcome my new grandson in October. I am going for 2 weeks, 1 week before he is born, and 1 week after. I am really excited! Her induction date is October 19th. Because Karson was 9 lb 5 oz and had murconium(sp) they are inducing a week before her due date. That gives me something to look forward to! Woot!!!
I had mentioned on Dawn's blog that I am back to white bread, rolls, buns, etc. Yes I know it isn't a good thing, just being honest here! I did realize some interesting things this week though. I did go to Zumba on M, W, and Fri. I did not get to eat my morning potato, sausage and egg daily, I was STARVING!!! Seriously, I don't remember being that hungry all the time for a very long time. I was eating white rolls instead of potatoes and that could be the reason, but hunger was a daily thing. Weird!
Thank you for all of the suggestions for the coffee cake. I haven't made one yet, but I am still craving one. Hubby bought a huge container of blueberries and there is NO way I could eat all of them in time. I now need to figure out a blueberry cobbler or muffins, thus all of my posts on pinterest.
Well since I am a bore today, I will close with good wishes for all of you!
Blessings and happy scales:)
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