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bkloots · #**331** 07-30-2006, 09:20 AM

Sunday morning. We've found Rachel in the air over the Atlantic, but Alida seems to be missing in Kansas. Hope she's taking a nap. You, too, Peg, but without the crazy dreams--or, I should say, the dream too close to reality.

Judy, Fitday is my friend--or rather, my virtual training partner who holds me accountable. I have to use it to stay honest. Even so, it's just an estimate, and I usually assume I'm underestimating at that. My averages over the past seven days:
Cals--1545
Carbs--36 net
Fat--105 62%
Prot--92 24%
Alc--4% (actually a one-day "binge," but shown as an avg)
I also average 250 calories a day as "activities" (what I enter as exercise) over and above lifestyle and metabolic allowances.

This is maintenance for me. As I look at the type of foods I'm eating, as well as the distribution of nutrients, I realize there's not much I'm willing to change. I wonder if reducing the fat grams would be helpful--it would certainly reduce the calories. But for me, it's salad dressing, a little mayo, and the cream cheese on my OMM that make this whole way of eating livable. What would be the point in going low-fat, when it's the fat that, for me, seems to make the difference between continuing and giving up, between living my life and "dieting"?

Last Friday was not such a good day nutrition-wise. Instead of eating lunch, I nibbled sugary baked goods off the birthday treat table at work. Then I came home and drank a whole bottle of Chardonnay. Talk about a binge! I made myself put all that in Fitday. The average doesn't look as awful as the experience. What a headache! But being a dietary saint is a PITA all the time. I just try not to "lose it" very often.

Why do I work so hard at weight management? I'm almost 60 years old, not looking for a new lover, not competing with the kids at the office for the next promotion, not concerned about what I look like on the beach. What does it matter if I weigh 125 or 165? I guess what it comes down to is staying in control of my life in this one thing. Making myself happy with what I see and how I feel. It matters. And maybe there are some health benefits besides weight that matter the most, and can't be measured from day to day.

And that's my lecture to myself. Thanks for listening, Judy (and anyone else). I really do love being in touch with the complexities of life through this conversation with all of you.

KCTinter · #**332** 07-30-2006, 10:45 AM

Good morning!

And another MIA Vet reporting for duty.

I've been busy with leaded cabinet doors and web design. This all takes up gobs of time. The doors have the fronts leaded and today I do the backs. They are gorgeous! I'd post a picture but son Mark had to borrow our camera for his vacation because their's is on the blink. Sigh. I am hoping Ashley or my customer have one so I can show you the doors. Since this job may be my "last" lead design, I want to have a picture!

I have been keeping up with your posts. Briefly:

Peg, yeah, listen to Brenda about that dream. Do not sign anything just to "get it over with." But I know your lawyer will look out for your interests.

Judy, old Gilda was right, wasn't she? Here's hoping your Dad will be OK now. Also, congrats on a good fall school schedule!

Rachel! That was so cool to get a message from you "somewhere over the Atlantic! We are all looking forward to hearing the scoop on Armenian Emergency Rooms. Have a good REST when you get "home."

Terry's on her way to BC. Have FUN!

Barb, a whole bottle of wine? If I did that, I would be on the floor! Never mind the carb count! Looking GOOD is a prime motivator, along with enjoying the best health possible with whatever genes you have. Your mind is in the RIGHT place!

Shelley, Donna, Brenda -- HELLO! Hope your Sunday is relaxing.

Off to water the lawn and lead more glass! XXOO

Shelleyg · #**333** 07-30-2006, 11:19 AM

Hi guys,
I'm sorry to for being MIA, but my work right now has me pretty frazzled. We've been putting in 10-11 hr days. That may not sound like much, and I *used* to be able to handle a work schedule like that, but I think I'm to darn old to work like that now! har!
Anyhoo....I've been going to bed at 8 or 8:30, but unfortunately waking up at 0300 or 0330....blah! Then Friday, due to NO lunch break, I to, ate badly(a donut AND a cc cookie!), so naturally the scales weren't kind to me at weigh in yesterday at WW....surpriseningly I maintained!....but I'm sure my indiscretions will show up today or tomorrow. I am NOT in a good place right now with this....just kinda struggling along on a day to day basis. :(

Soooo...I'm still here in spirit with ya'll, just lagging behind....story of my life! LOL!

Tomorrow at work will be a repeat performance of Friday, then MAYBE the rest of the week will get back to being less hectic...we hope!

Here's to a better week!!

later, chickadees,
(((big hugs to all!)))

S.

pegster · #**334** 07-30-2006, 02:25 PM

Hi Gang!

Just checking in from the office before I go to Best Buy and shop. I would insert a big smiley face there, but my computer won't let me. Oh well.

Good to hear from you Alida! Sorry, though, that you are having to "lead" on Sunday. I was hoping that today would be a rest day for you.

Barb: I'm with Alida. I think I could probably get close to finishing a bottle of Chardonnay, but I would definitely be heading for the "floor." However, sometimes I swear that some bottle have less wine in them than others. For instance, Trader Joe's famous "two buck chuck." A case is $30. However, I swear that their bottles are smaller. Since dh doesn't drink, other than an occasional beer if it is available, he watches me pretty closely. His family is full of alcoholics and he is sure that if I drink too much wine I'm going to become one. Actually, I think that the tipping point for me might be selling this condo! (just kidding) I don't worry too much about it to tell the truth. My drinking doesn't interfere with my work (a standard definition) or my play. But, I do enjoy that little buzz I get. In the last few years I have had to stop drinking by 7:00 pm if I want to sleep. Yup. It keeps me from having a sound sleep. So, I'm not what you would call a "lively" drunk! (Ha!)

Shelley: I had a feeling that things were bad at work. A lot of elective procedures? Vacation in the hospital? Anywhoo, I'm sorry that you are having to work so hard.

Judy: I hope that today is a better day for Ddad. I just can't get my mind around you getting ready to go back to school already.

Bren, Rachel, Donna, Terry........Have a great day, at home and on vacation.

BertaDott · #**335** 07-30-2006, 05:59 PM

I just enjoy reading the adventures of this group... And

Peg, I so identified with you, my dh is just like yours... he rarely drinks and if I have a drink I probably should join AA. Again it's the baggage they carry... his #1 wife became and alcholic and enjoyed the company of other men. But, needless to say I still have a drink and like the little buzz.... in fact tomorrow I have a great friend and we're going to have some wine and visit..

Thanks, for letting me interject..

BC · #**336** 07-30-2006, 09:11 PM

Hey Berta, nice to see you here! Join in any time--it's not a private club, after all

Barb, I do admire your honesty in tracking consistently, and with as much accuracy as you do. I do think somewhere along the line, most of us have to determine quantity vs quality. Quantity of body vs quality of life. Being that magic number really may not be worth what we have to do, or give up, or both. I don't fault anyone for their decision, anywhere along the line.

Alida, I do so hope you can get a picture of the cabinets!!!! Please, pretty please? Besides, I think you might want a picture to remember this project by.

Shelley, awful days you are having at work. You hang in there, ok, and don't let this heavy schedule throw you off track. You've got a plan, and one less than pefect eating day is just that, and only that. IMO, the heat doesn't help, either. It's hard to get your walking in (and dulls enthusiasm for everything, IMO.)

Judy, only a week of vacation left? Like Peg, I can't fathom that, although there were hords of kids everywhere this weekend stocking up on school clothes and supplies. Well, sounds like you've got everything in that arena under control. Some of the other areas, though, are out of anyone's control, aren't they. I do hope your Dad will be stable now.

Peg, whadya get at best buy

Glad you seemed to be off to a less stressful day today.

Donna, hot weekend?
TB, thinking of you in BC.
Rachel, hope you are getting some down time in the good old US.

Hot, hot, hot--that's today! However having grilled some lovely kabobs, along with sweet and sour cucs and cherry tomatoes, I'm one happy camper this evening. A nice reward for cleaning today, eh? I'm trying to ignore the buildup of paperwork on my desk here. Even cleaning sounded better than digging in this pile of papers.

KCTinter · #**337** 07-31-2006, 08:28 AM

Good morning!

Boy ... with Judy getting ready for school (ack ... already?); Shelley whacked out from work overload; Donna, as usual, not posting over the weekend; Peg, Barb and Berta surely heading down the slippery slope to AA (!); Terry in BC; Rachel hopefully getting some much needed rest; and Brenda facing mounds of paperwork ... not much to respond to this morning!

The cabinets are DONE! I sent an e-mail to my customer asking her if she had a digital camera. No response yet. Some people just don't check their e-mails every day. I missed getting my own shot by just one day. Fingers crossed. Nowadays, it seems like everyone should have a digital camera.

That's about all I did yesterday. I hope the work week goes by fast. I am ready for a relaxing weekend!

I've got to face my own mound of paperwork on my desk now. Have a great day everyone! XXOO

bkloots · #**338** 07-31-2006, 08:47 AM

Well, Alida, here I am on Monday morning--perfectly sober, sweaty from my workout, and down two pounds since Friday. What's up with that?? I know--alcohol is dehydrating. If I'm addicted to anything, it's OMMs. I've started adding a little chocolate whey protein, and I can't think of a more delicious and nutritious way to start the day. (cue ad music)

Glad to hear the cabinets are done. Hope we get to see a picture. You are one darn hard worker--but then, I think that could be said of everybody on this board.

My dad made friends with a very nice couple at John Knox Village. The wife took a fall at Target, and died on Friday as a consequence. It's almost a year (Tuesday) since my mom died, so I'm sure my dad has feelings for his friend. Meanwhile, my dad has a "date" on Thursday with a lady he likes down the hall. They're attending a dinner event at JKV together--on tandem scooters? I say if it ends up in cuddles (or better) all to the good.

My assignment this week is writing for Tree of Life. So, I'll put on my Jewish thinking cap. Mazel tov.

See ya'll later.

pegster · #**339** 07-31-2006, 10:39 AM

Hi Gang!

Hey Berta! Don't just read......post! It's good to see you here. We're just hanging out and enjoying each other's company and lives. You are most welcome to join us. Husbands are a burden sometime, huh?!

Well, last night was one of those "Brenda" nights for me. I just could not let go and go to sleep! I saw 1:30 am before I finally went to sleep. This condo sale has my panties in a wad, that's for sure. I "fed" my anxiety yesterday with a bag of peanut M&M's. They are one of my favorite chocolate treats. But, I paid for it with a carb tummy ache all evening. I'm afraid that grumpiness has taken hold of me too. I was a grouchy b***h last night and let dh have it. Poor guy. He is so solicitous of me. He's trying really hard.

At Best Buy yesterday, I just couldn't find too much to buy. I got an armband and belt clip for my IPod, a car charger for it, and the new Dixie Chicks album. I called my dd3 from the store to see if I could buy something for the kids for school and she asked me to wait until I get out there and help with school clothes. So, that's what I will do.

I'm SO glad that this is my next to the last week at the church. I'm so ready to be done. It's not them. It's me. I'm restless. I want to be home.

Brenda: Your dinner sounded good. Cooked on your new grill, I bet. My Dh kindly offered to take two weeks of cooking. I convinced him that it was his week coming up, last week when he had his colonoscopy and had the Versed in him (it's an amnesiac).

When he was better, I fessed up. But, he still offered to cook for another week. So, we are having old standbys. Last night it was Chalupa.

Barb: I'm with you. Perfectly sober this Monday morning. But, I'm not sweating, though I would be if I were outside. It's already over 70 and we are supposed to get into the hundreds this week. The weather people have issued a "heat alert." Another way that New Englanders get all wonky about the weather. Of course, there are many folks here who don't have air conditioning. I don't know how they do it. We've had ours on steady for more than a month.

Jewish cards, huh? I have two good stories: one from the Hassidim and one from Elie Wiesel. I'll email them to you. They are too long to post here. They may be helpful. I would be kind of lost, I think, if I needed to think up cards that had meaning for the culture. But, I'll bet that you are quite capable of doing that! You are a treasure, my dear.

Alida: So good to hear from you. Do have a good day, sweetie.

Shelley: Well, you head into another grueling week. Aack! Listen, don't beat yourself up over one day! I figure that if this is going to be a way of life rather than a diet, then we need to be forgiving of ourselves. Diets seem to be out for me. I don't mean that I don't want to, or work to, lose the rest of my weight. But, I just can't think diet. It's death for me. I need to think way of life. Then I don't feel deprived, and I'm less likely to just give up. Frankly, in nearly four years now since I started Atkins, I've never "just given up." I do eat clean most days. The only reason that I am not where I need to be is lack of exercise. That is my absolute downfall. Sigh

Judy: Oh my dear. I am thinking about and praying for you and Ddad. I love the enthusiasm and sense of anticipation in your post about school. I'm so glad you gave up AcaDeca too. I think it will considerably calm your life. What are you sewing now? I'm waiting for that McCall's pattern to get here, and then I will go to the discount Fabric Place in the town in which I am serving. It is HUGE. And, their remnants are usually quite wonderful. Halloween, here I come.

Rachel: I imagine that you have landed and are adjusting to the time change here in the States. I have to admit that I am glad that you are back to this place where you can, at least, be understood. Listen, take the time to tell us the Armenian hospital story. We are all ready for a good story!!

Donna: I hope it was a good weekend for you. What did you do? I know....gardening. Right?? Has your heat wave broken? Do you live in Ontario Province?

Terry is off at Victoria. How I envy her. I hope it isn't too hot there.

Well, I'm going to continue straightening out closets for the move. I never did get rid of my cross stitching stuff. So, I'll move it and not unpack it. I tried to sell it on Ebay and on Craig's list. No luck. I did get my crafts closet straightened yesterday. I've already packed and stored all my painting supplies, so this is just miscellaneous quilting stuff.

See ya later.
Peace, Peg

BC · #**340** 07-31-2006, 12:10 PM

Morning Alida, Barb, Peg (so far)

Alida, you DO deserve a nice weekend now! LOL on the slippery slope. Mine is greased with chocolate sauce rather than the other kind of "sauce." And good luck with your paperwork. Mine has multiplied, even since yesterday.

Barb, I get a sweet picture of your Dad and date scootering side by side

Yes, I imagine your Dad will have some sadness for his friend, and his own loss as well.

Peg, yup I can imagine your panties in a wad, indeed, but I enjoyed your post! What a stitch you are for convincing a poor drugged DH he had another week to cook when he was drugged. heh heh! Not sure I would have disabused him of that notion. I'm making your pork and green chilies in the crockpot recipe today.

Peg, Gods In Alabama was SO good! Thanks! And hey, no fair you having a Brenda night. Leave those to me.

Everyone else, hugs today.
___________________

Here's a non-fiction reading recommendation, for anyone in an introspective mood: Appetites by Caroline Knapp. Her insights into food, body image, and female identity, along with her own story are more than thought provoking. You know, we think we as knowledgeable and experienced women know all about these issues and really don't need or want to chew on them again, but I found her exploration deeply and personally affecting.

We're having a hot weather day, too, so most activities will be indoor ones. Maybe I'll hit the paperwork. Oh, and do some more calling to place Dad's extra furniture. Oh, and I'm determined to take down those big old navy curtains today

tiashanty · #**341** 07-31-2006, 03:44 PM

Morning, girls. I couldn't get in on the weekend to post because our computer isn't working at home. Looks like a corrupt file somewhere. Techie should be over tonight to have a look at it. Dh is going through withdrawl not being able to play his games at night. lol

Peg: No, I'm not in Ontario. I'm in British Columbia. And, our heat wave has finally broken. In fact, yesterday we saw rain for the first time in months. Good thing too cause the fires were getting crazy. Saturday there was one not too far from out house so I sat and watched the waterbombers doing their thing. Kind of smokey for the rest of the day.

Judy: Hearing what your dd is going through brings back so many memories of my dad. As his Parkinsons' progressed I never knew what to expect. Near the end he forgot who I was, but never forgot my dh. Never could figure that one out. He took soooo many falls, that they finally had to tie him into his wheelchair and put the sides up on the bed. So hard to see a strong man come to that. But, we don't choose our illnesses. One day there will be a cure!

Yesterday my grandkids came for visit and we had so much fun. Only the boys came (Micayla had a visit with her biological father). So, it was a little easier to spread my time with only 2 kids. They are so sweet at 2 and 3 years old. I was able to set a date with my daughter in law to take Micayla and have a gramma day with her to buy her school clothes. Remember we did it last year? I'm going to make it a yearly thing...just her and I. When the boys get old enough to go to school I'll do it with them too, but it will only be one and one..I'm not crazy enough to take 3 kids to the store clothes shopping. Besides, it's nicer to be able to just put all my attention on one at a time.

My dil is all excited about the surgery she will be having. Ds has told her she can have $1000 for clothes after she has lost all the weight she needs. Where they will get the money, I have no idea. Wish I'd had and extra $1000 when my kids were little! I'm still wishing she would find an alternative way to lose the weight without surgery, but it's not my choice.

Saturday night we went into town and spent the night the inlaws. You guys should have seen them. He is 84 and she is 75 and when we got there at 6 p.m....they were just loaded!! They sit on the sundeck and drink beer when it's hot. I guess the heat must have gotten to them cause they had more than their share that's for sure. It was hilarious. I must have heard the same stories about 8 times!! We finally poured them into bed around 10. I'm still giggling about it.

Boss is away today, but unfortunately the work doesn't go away. So, it's back to work for me. I won't even talk about what I ate or drank this weekend....not good.

bkloots · #**342** 07-31-2006, 05:03 PM

Who's going to remember that tomorrow is the first day of August and time to start a new thread? I'm reminding myself now in case of brain fog in the morning.

BC · #**343** 07-31-2006, 10:17 PM

LOL! First one up gets the honor, IMO. And by the way, I'm not vying for that one!

Donna, maybe the surgery will turn out to be a positive thing for your dil. At least I hope this will be something that will help her turn a corner in taking care of herself. Oh what a fun grandma you must be

The dgk's are always going to have special memories of alone time with you.

Judy · #**344** 08-01-2006, 01:27 AM

Oh my goodness, the self involved slug appears again. I feel so bad about hit and run comments and lack of real "conversation" -- you know the kind where I comment back to you instead of just dropping in and dropping bombs of information. So, let's see if I can redeem myself some.......

Alida, I hope you find a camera to take pictures of what could be your last lead job. How about a neighbor? Could you borrow one from one of them? It would really be a shame not to commemorate what might be your swan song. So, what are you going to do with all the new space in the basement? I wish I had a basement ---- boy, I could really load it with stuff. Basements here are a real engineering (read--expensive) feat. Our water table is so close to the surface that the seepage problem is a real issue. When I first moved to East Texas, I thought my parents would freak because we have tornados and don't have basements or cellars.

Barb, Thanks for the card. I loved it. I would have been the out of step cheerleader, though. I was good at looking good as long as I didn't have to move. I couldn't walk across a gym floor without tripping on my own feet. I vote for you to be the leader tomorrow and start us off for August. It's a pretty good bet that I'll be the last for July.

Brenda, the book you recommended sounds interesting............ if I was in the mood for introspection. Right now, I think I'm still into escape. Reality is about to bite me in the bu++. Did you get the paperwork done and the drapes down? Changing the drapes will make it feel like a new room.

Donna, from your comments it sounds like your DIL has definitely decided to go with the surgery. Poor thing, it sound like she suffers terribly. How long will she have to wait? I watched a special on TV a few nights ago about a 16 year old boy that had it done. It was essentially a day surgery for him. They did it with laproscopy (sp??) and did not have to make a big incision. I hope the doctors can do the same for her.

~~~~~~~~Random off side comment~~~~~~
I need to cut my fingernails down, my typing sucks right now. What a shame, I really like nice nails, but school and more intense computer use are ahead.
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Peg, Two more weeks of work! I know you are ready to start on the packing and to get ready for the move. It will be fun to take the kids shopping for back to school things. Be sure to check the dress codes for the school. Funny how some of the things they want don't seem to mesh with what the school wants......... however, your kids may still be too young to fall into that category. Many schools in Texas are going to uniform dress requirements --- not exactly uniforms, but close to it. We haven't gone that far, but the other district here in town has been doing uniform dress in the lower grades and will do it at high school this year. It will be interesting to see what kind of backlash happens from that.

Rachel, Are you home? I'll bet you are exhausted and suffering jet lag at the same time. We're looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Terry, enjoy the vacation!

Shelley, I'm so sorry that you are having a rough time at work the last couple of weeks. And, I'm sorry that you had a rough time finding time to eat right. Keep following along and jump in when you can. I totally understand where you are right now.
Berta, drop in anytime.
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Ok girls, I need to either get up and finish my last sewing project, or go to bed. I got up 30 minutes earlier this morning, and I really need to start going to bed earlier in the evening. Early to bed and early to rise is just not my natural clock. I didn't really get much done today. I think I'm resisting the inevitable.

Shelleyg · #**345** 08-01-2006, 09:57 AM

I'll lock up July and see ya'll in the August tracking thread!

Shell

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