It's been a couple of years now since I've started a new journal. This is the year I have to get back to or close to my goal weight. I've totally lost control of my eating and if I don't do something now it's going to be too late. So, tomorrow Jan.2nd is the day when I get "clean" again with my eating. I'm actually looking forward to it. I've been feeling bloated, and going to bed with my stomach way too full.

So, this morning I fried up a lb. of bacon, and froze 4 mock danish, 4 one minute muffins, and did 2 double batches of lc english muffins that when cut made up 13 slices. All this is for breakfasts so I don't get bored with my eating. Oh the eggs are boiled too.

I just know this will be my year. I'm letting go of all the family problems that have plagued me last year and I'm going to get on with my life. Here's to 2008

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

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Happy New Year, Donna!

I'm so glad you are going to *let go* of some "baggage". I, to, have decided that it's just not worth the anguish, both mental and physical to keep lugging things around!

Best wishes on your clean start! YOU CAN DO IT!!! I believe in you!!!

(((hugs always!)))
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ps...if you want me to *lock* your old journal, let me know, ok?

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Life deserves a treat now and again, but life also deserves being healthy[with required disipline] to make it worth living!

You can do it, Donna. Just letting go of other people's problems is a wonderful start.

We're here for you, if you need us.

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Thanks Shelley and Nita. It's a new year and a new start for sure. I've changed my signature to relect the weight I've gained. Gotta be accountable! I'm not proud that I've let myself get way up into the 160's but at least I'm going to do something about it before it's the 200's! That's what usually happens to me.

I'm just about through my first bottle of water and it's just after 9 a.m. I'm with everyone else...it's very hard to drink water when it's so cold outside!

Okay...lots of work to do and tomorrow will be a short day when I leave at noon to go to the specialist in town. Off on the first day of the rest of my life!

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Donna - Water is a key player in this woe! Here's to 2008 being our year to get back to goal!

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Okay...I've been AWOL for a couple of days. My dfil is dying of congestive heart failure and we've been at the hospital. He's fighting it every step of the way. Poor guy is gasping for breath and at the same time telling us this is the hardest thing he's ever done and he's scared. What the heJJ do you say to someone in this predicament? I did get the chance to tell him I love him and how important he's been in my life. Also thanked him for having such a wondeful son. Today he's having a feeding tube put in. He's only 98 lbs!

I have been very careful with my eating and I'm down 2 lbs. I did change my signature cause I intend to keep going down with the numbers.

Rob: I am pushing the water, but ya know, it's really hard to drink so much water when it's so damned cold out! I don't even put it in the fridge and it's still too cold. Stupid boss turned the heat in the trailer where I work to 60 last night!! What an idiot. Even the computer didn't want to boot up this morning.

Lots of work to do so I'm cutting this short. Maybe be back later.

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Donna - sorry about DFIL. my father has copd part of which is chf. not easy. Good going on the 2 pounds and the careful eating. set an alarm that goes off every hour and force down a glass. TGIF!! have a good weekend!

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Hey Donna...Sorry to hear about DFIL...Tough time for you I know...My Mothers ex-Husband..Married for 7 years...divorced last year...Good Man...they just weren't good together..anyway...He died New Years day from Lung Cancer... (diagnosed in Oct...did not tell us)we are all just devestated by this...64 yrs old.....Real Tough...My Prayers are with you.

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Rob, I sure hope you didn't mean I was to set the alarm to go off during the night? I sleep crappy enough now as is...don't need to add to it. lol

Lisa: Your puppy is sooooo sweet. Sorry to hear about your stepfather passing away. I guess it's something we have to put up with but it's tough.

I have been so good the last 3 days it's scary. lol Tonight I used the last of the turkey and made a curried turkey. I had salad with it and dh had rice. I'm trying to get him to eat healthier but sometimes I think it's a losing battle. Like lunchtime today....he ordered shepherds pie. It has a mashed potato crust so why would he order french fries to go with it? He told me it was his lunch and not to worry about it. Okay, I won't, but I want him to stick around for a few more years too. (he's about 50 lbs. overweight).

Came home and did 1.5 miles on the treadmill at 3.3mph. Then 50 reps on the easy glider.

Oh and the best thing...today is dd's day 40...and she got a job! Starts Jan.13th. I think moving her from that trailer was the best thing for her!

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Donna
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Donna...I am so glad your daughter got a Job! and 40 days of sobriety is even better!

Have a great day.....Life is Good!

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Donna, so happy to hear about your DD new job! What wonderful news. Have a nice weekend, stay safe and warm.

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Donna - No alarms after 11 p.m. I promise. LOL the hours between 11 p.m and wake up time are for getting rid of all that water we drank all day anyway. LOL
Great news about DD! Have a good weekend!

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Somehow I managed to gain .5 lb. today. Maybe not enough water? And, I've woken up with a cold that I can blame on dh. Nice guy. I don't plan on doing a whole lot today although I have to go to the grocery store. I'm thinking I would like some lc pizza for dinner so I'll have to shop. Dd will be bringing her laundry over today too. Pretty grey outside but I don't think it's going to snow. Would be nice if it warmed up enough to get rid of the ice on the sidewalk...even salt isn't working.

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Donna
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Sunday morning...the .5 lb. is gone. I was pretty sure it was water gain. (and the 1/2 bag of pork rinds). Yesterday the sun came out and at least melted the ice on the sidewalk. Still pretty cold though. More sun today. Sure can perk up the spirits when a little sun shines through.

Today I plan on doing some scrapbooking. I've been neglecting it lately with Christmas and all. If I can get myself occupied I'll forget about "picking" which is my downfall when it comes to eating.

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Donna
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Donna - The picking is what kills me also. I need a good keep my hands busy hobby. Hope your cold is better. Have a good week!

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