Hi,

This is my first attempt at writing publically in a journal. Needless to say, I have mounds of pounds to lose. Last year I was doing so well until I got ill... but THIS IS THE YEAR!!

I re-started my Weight Loss Program just after the first of the year, and to date, I have lost 4 lbs. not as quickly as I lost last year, but.. it is still a loss.

I am still working, although I am due to be laid off at any time, but if I keep picking up shifts.. maybe I can be there longer. :)

My goal is to reach 165 pounds, and I will lose 145 pounds to reach that goal. I know that I didn't gain this weight over night and I don't expect it to come off with a snap of my fingers. Darn it though..

Today, I had one egg, slice of ww diet bread, 1/2 cup cantelope, coffee with sugar free almond syrup and 1 T of coffeemate about 3 cups of coffee.
For lunch, Papa (hubby) and I went to Sizzler... where I had grilled chicken breast, and filled up on the salad bar.. NO SUNDAE ... decaf coffee
Dinner, left over piece of salmon, yam, brussel sprouts, and salad and decaf coffee..

I exercised today on my ab-doer for 10 minutes and later this evening, I will be waling with Leslie Sansone. Tomorrow is a early day at work for me.. I need to be at work at 6:30 am so I will be getting up at 4:30 am .. but today my day off, would you believe I actually slept in until about 10 am.. that is actually the first time since.. I don't remember that I slept in that long.. hopefully.. will be able to sleep in late on Sat too. LOL

Hugs..
Got Water?

Welcome to diet talk. I'm pretty new too. :)
It sonds like you're doing great!
God bless
-Rachel

I am so glad you decided to start a journal! I'm finding this to be extremely helpful & I'll bet you will too. When you get replies to your posts it is like a fabulous little cheering section. :D

Keep going on your exercise & your water -- we know what we need to do! We are going to kick butt this year!!

Go, go, go, go, go!!!!!!!!

Lisrey :o

Ducky, welcome to the journal part of DT. I'm sure you will like it here. We are a pretty friendly bunch. :D
Congratulations on the 4 lbs. Great start! Just keep going and eventually you will get there. I know it would be heaven if we could lose with a snap of our fingers. Just think of all the snapping you'd hear, all over the world. It would be one big rhytm session. But doing it the hard way with help of DT is second best I believe.
Hope your day will be happy!:rose:

Angie

Hello and Welcome,

I'm glad you started a journal and I'm sure you'll like it. I just started one myself and everyone is so friendly. It makes you feel great. Congrats on the 4 pound loss. Excellent. You did so well eating out. That's where I'm sure too lose it.

Have a great day!:)

Hi today..

I went to work today at 6:30 am and I attempted to pick up additional shifts. However, they were denied, and even though I had scheduled hours for next week, I was laid off. :c( I knew it was coming and have actually been expecting it, it is my thoughts that if I hadn't attempted to get more shifts for next week, I wouldn't have been laid off today. Being laid off, does have a negative effect on my medical benefits, as since I am NO LONGER A ACTIVE EMPLOYEE, I must wait til I am called back off lay off. :( even with my 1000+ hours.

I exercised on my ab-doer this evening and will again be walking with Leslie Sansone tonight. Since I won't be working, I will be able to rejoin the Y and maybe go to the aerobic water exercise classes on Monday Wed and Friday's. But this coming Monday, I will be going to the Employment Office to file for my unemployment benefits, which I should get.

What I ate today.. had a slim fast drink this morning and coffee with hazelnut sugar free syrup and a Tablespoon of dry creamer. Lunch - slice of ham, fat free swiss cheese on diet bread an apple. Dinner - LARGE crab, romaine and spinach green salad with garbonzo beans, beets, grated carrots, grape tomatoes, broccoli, raisins, sunflower seeds with light Kraft Italian dressing and diet bread with lightly buttered bread.

Well, thanks for all the encouragement.. I am alittle down because I got laid off.. but I am sure that there is someone and something out there working FOR ME..

Hang in there Justducky. I'm sure the job thing will work out. We're here for you.

Sorry about your job. :(

But it sounds like you're doing great on the diet! :) Keep up the good work.
God bless
-Rachel

Hi jusducky, so sorry to hear that you were laid off but at least it wasn't a big surprise. You can get through this, smile :)

Welcome to DT and I hope you are as inspired and motivated as I am when I come here. Your food choices sound really good and you are doing well. Keep it up and good luck.

Kristy
220/192/190/165

Sunday, Feb 10th

Hi,

Yesterday was a busy day for me. I had planned notice the word planned .. lol to muck out my computer room, work on my resume, and complete the paperwork for my unemployment insurance...BUT, hate that word.. LOL our grown daughter had other plans... lol she brought down the grandbrats (affectionately known) and I watched them while she worked... and they are still here.. (grandson slept at a friends house last night) she is sleeping on the couch (she works swing shift) and I just got done making breakfast for us.

Made a fried (without butter) egg sand - for grandbrat.. and poached egg for me and a bowl of fruit, Pears.. Harry and David, of Course, grapefruit, banana, and some dried cranberries added for color.

I am still using the ab-doer and Leslie Sansone walking videos, but the video's are cutting into my Olympic Watching.. LOL

I am looking forward to the peace and quiet.. that Monday will bring.. when Hubby goes to work, and. . the "grandbrats are home and back to school."

Take care and Make this a great day!

Thursday, Valentine's Day :x

Today is Valentine's Day - I think that Papa will be taking me to lunch today. I hope we go to Callahans in Ashland, which has a beautiful view of the mountains. If we go there, I have decided to have Soup (Minestrone) and salad, if we go.

I have been exercising daily on my ab-doer and walking with Leslie Sansone, still just doing 20 minutes but in another week or so will increase the walking to 20 minutes and continue with 10 minutes on the ab-doer.

I have been pretty busy catching up on all the things that I have neglected since I was working.. (August - Feb), also getting my resume updated. I will be hitting the pavement more next week, and applying for a Customer Service job for a large insurance company. I would love to work from home answering e-mails or something along that line, but there are so many scams out there and don't want to get involved in anything like that.

I can also take extra computer classes where I got laid off, and will sign up for some of those classes to increase my computer skills.

I have lost a total of 5 pounds since I re-committed myself in my weight loss program. I had done so beautifully last year, when I first started.. then got sick.. and.. there went my weight
loss.. :c( but.. with the help of so many.. I am again.. MOTIVATED.. to get this weigh off .. once and for all.. I have found it easier... to lose when I am at home cooking for both Papa and me. (size portions) :D

Time to take my shower.. and get ready for.. whatever hubby decides to surprise me with on his day off..

Hugs,

Friday 2/15/02

Today, Papa and I went our for our lunch date! Instead of having the whole day to do as we wanted, our daughter came down and "asked us" to pick up hay for her horses.. and bring it up to her place... more money spent.. never to get back.. LOL We keep bailing her out.. we're now doing her wash.. drying, watching her kids on the weekends, making "dump runs", giving her gas.. food, heck.. why can't we take her as a deduction.. and our grandbrats.. only thing is.. we'll need her to move in.. ... which she may.. next month.. LOL

Today, we went to Red Lobster, (hence changed our lunch plans) and I had the soup and salad.. it was very good. my blood sugars are still coming down.. thank goodness.

Well, going to finish my exercises.. since papa is delivering the alfalfa hay.. to the daughter's horses...

Hugs,

Hi all,

This weekend was a busy one for me.. but I have lost a total of 6 lbs since I have made my recommittment and I am proud of that. My blood sugars still are a little high, but I think they are coming down.. slowly.

My computer decided.. that it needed to.. be reformatted.. yesterday.. so.. I had to spend most of the day.. putting things back on.. Norton Virus.. just wouldn't work (the one I bought recently) and kept getting error messages.. :c(

I will be applying for a Program Assistant at the Job Council here in Oregon.. on Tuesday, because they are closed today.. but the application and resume must be in before 5 pm.. so that means two trips to Medford.. oh well. thank goodness for a great mileage.. car.. lol

I keep thinking about how successful I was at this time last year.. and.. how slowly the weight is coming off this time.. and it kinda bugs me.. but.. I know.. I will get this weight off. I want to be.. at 260 by our anniversary in June.. and that is definitely a do-able goal. I just need to remember.. that.. I did it once before and I CAN DO IT AGAIN..

Today, I am planning on making meat loaf for dinner. . with spinach inside.. I really enjoy sweet taters.. so will bake them too.. and.. going to.. have brussell sprouts.. to. Today when I was at the 100+ chat.. Monica gave a good easy dessert recipe.. even though I am not a chocolate fan.. I will make it with Vanilla Pudding.. and SURPRISE :x Papa.. with that..

I hope our daughter and grandbrats.. don't come today.. as I have many things that I would love to do.. but.. I fear they will be here.. I have her laundry all washed and folded.. and. actually would love to get them off my couch.. LOL.. but I need ME time..
to do what.. I want.. when I want.. and if I want.. LOL

Well... all.. Hope you have a great.. day.. and today.. remember..

SUCCESS IS DOING THE BEST YOU CAN, IN AS MANY WAYS AS YOU CAN.

Gopher it today..

Hello Bobbie ,

So how did the dessert turn out ....you made me think of trying it with Vanilla Pudding and putting in Smucker's Low Sugar Orange Marmalade with a touch of rum extract ...see what happens when you share ideas.

Good Luck tomorrow ......and make it the greatest day. Don't worry about the blood sugars (I know that is easier said then done). So glad to see you in daytime 100 Plus Chat.

WITHOUT A DOUBT YOU WILL REACH YOUR GOAL BY YOUR ANNIVERSARY ......BECAUSE THIS IS OUR YEAR!!

Love you lots, always, Monica

P.S. Picture will be taken next week in time for my 59th birthday.......and you don't have to nag ...lol

Where has this week gone? I have been exercising.. looking for work, watching the Olympics, cleaning a little (even trying to shine my kitchen sink), cooking healthier foods (since I am not working.. ) and TODAY.. Papa is home.. and we're watching the grandbrats.. (daughter's electricity was out last night/this morning when she got home from work at 1:00 am.. ) so.. she called and they came here..

I thought I had everything planned out.. I really thought things were going to be eaiser for me.. since I was home.. again..
But.. they aren't.. too many other distractions.

Next Week will be different at least til Thursday and Friday (Papa's Days off)

I have been still using the ab-doer and walking with Leslie for 15 min a day.. can't do much more yet. My blood sugars are doing ok.. still some days high.. but.. think that is due to all the other stresses that is going on in my life right now.

I am going to put in an application for our local Blue Cross Insurance office.. they are to hire approx 200 people soon. The only thing I am not proficient in.. is Medical Terminology, but possibly I can take a course on that. Also, I am hoping that where I worked before I was laid off.. that I can pick up a Spanish Class, as that would really be useful in locating a job.

Yikes, I read in our newspaper this morning that our Unemployment rate is in Jackson County Oregon 9.4% and closer to home Josephine County Oregon 11.2% unemployment for January, 02. When I contacted the Employment Office on Tuesday.. they only had 15 jobs for ALL OF JOSEPHINE COUNTY. Jackson county was alittle better.. they had 47 jobs listed. Out of the listed jobs, only 1 was a position that I could apply for but the salary is .. unfortunately much less than I was making even on my seasonal job.

However, as determined as I am.. I will find something to keep my spirits up.. money in our checkbook.. and.. help Papa keep the wolves away from our door.. LOL He says if the Wolves come, they will have to bring a Picnic Lunch.. LOL

Well, this morning I forgot to step on the scale.. (I think I am going to have to change the day.. because.. my routine gets messed up.. when Papa has his days off)

Well, I am going to close this.. and.. start our dinner.. lol making healthy stuff for Papa and Me.. and surprising the grandbrats with a frozen Pizza.. they don't get those very often.

We're going to have.. Turkey roll-ups, with NF Wheat tortilla's, green chilies, alittle cheese - spanish rice.. with homemade salsa, and making Chili Releno too.. Sounds good doesn't it. .I will also make dessert for the grandbrats.. Vanilla Pudding with Torani Raspberry sugar free syrup.. Maybe when we watch television tonight.. we will pop up some popcorn.

Tomorrow is our daughter's 30th birthday.. we sure hope she will get her LIFE and ACT together this year. LOL of course we have been saying that ever since she turned 16 lol and we're now YELLING it instead of saying it. LOL :D

Hi Bobbie,

I know what you mean ......this year is moving just as fast as all previous years. When I was a little girl it seemed to take forever for the years and now LOL :laugh: THEY ARE JUST FLYING.

Tuesday is my big day ...... I already pointed Les in the direction of what I wanted (:o in fact I took him to the counter at Mervyns, asked the salesgirl to take it out of the case, made the appropriate noises --JUST LOVE THOSE SUBTLE HINTS )

I know he will charge it ......and this is one time I won't say a word. LOL

Going to be working on finishing up the taxes .....whoever writes those tax booklets must lead a sad life....it would be so much easier if they wrote it in English.

I am in a marvelous mood ......woke up that way LOL before I had my coffee. Well I better get cracking Les just wanted to know about breakfast .... I can't make any smart remarks ...:bd is fast approaching.

Make it a great day and I hope your daughter has a terrific birthday (she already has a terrific mom). Take care, love you lots. Always, Monica

Saturday, February 23

I changed the day I will be weighing in... it is on Saturday.. Today I stepped on the scale.. and.. I am 3 pounds lighter.. boy that butter.. is hard to get rid of.. LOL.. so that is a total of 9 lbs lost since I made my recommittment.. My goal is still to get to 165 lbs... and I have 135 more pounds to lose.. and I WILL DO IT..

Today I went shopping at Costco.. and believe it or not.. I got out of there UNDER $100.00.. I bought more healthy foods.. spinach, broccoli, carrots, salad stuff.. pork steaks and of course for Papa some of their great muffins. :D

I did go to lunch with Papa today and had a nice chef salad... with light french on the side... he had a Mushroom Burger and Onion Rings.. and he ate that plus some of my salad. He had wanted me to meet him for lunch at 11:30.. but heck.. I actually slept in.. so.. I got there about noon.

My blood sugars were high I think I forgot my meds at dinner because there was so much going on.. we had a lightning storm and our power was out.. so.. had to make a cold dinner for.. us and the grandbrats.. we sat in the house.. with NO TV, computer, music and just talked... I made the grandbrats.. peanut butter and jam sandwiches.. Papa had left over london broil sandwich that was sliced.. and I had turkey sandwich with NO bread.. LOL I also.. served up... some salad.. and had made some sugar free jello earlier.. so.. we had that too.. It was kinda fun.. the grandbrats enjoyed watching the.. lightning strikes.. I told them that our lights wouldn't be out that long.. but the still insisted that they were hungry and wanted to eat.. so.. with.. camp lights.. and flashlights.. I made dinner.. and.. we told stories..

Tonight, I am fixing Pork Steaks in my Rotiserrie.. and some fresh broccoli and.. sweet taters - baked.

Have a Great Evening.. I think we will be watching the Olympics.. and.. maybe a movie.. here at home.

CONGRATS ON YOUR MARVELOUS SUCCESS ........

You are really following thru with your commitment to stay focused and succeed. Make it a great weekend......I AM SO PLEASED AND PROUD OF YOU..... Love you lots, Always, Monica

Yea, Ducky!!!!!

We are kicking butt!! Three pounds is SO great! And how brilliant of you to have the fun "camping" dinner with the kids. I'm sure they love their Grandma! (GrandDucky?) :)

Keep on going -- there is nothing that can stop us but ourselves!

Lisrey :D :rose: :D

Hi all,

I can't believe that this week is almost over.. It has been a MAD house around here.. Looking for work.. trying to keep and make my sink shine.. and.. putting up with the daughter and her.. woe's.. of life.. really is playing a toll on me.. Also.. Poor Papa.. he has been getting.. negative vibes from his boss.. . who doesn't know that.. bugging Papa.. will cause him to slow down.. instead of working harder.. all Papa needs is a Thank You.. or.. even.. you're doing great.. and. that renews all his efforts.

He is like all of us.. we all need KUDO's.. we all need to know that all our efforts are being noticed. So.. today and tomorrow, we are taking a mini vacation.. we are going to the Mill Casino on the Coast.. staying the night.. and.. just getting away from life here. I will be watching my nutritional goals.. these two days.. because.. I don't want to.. have to add points to March's Challenge..

I will step on the scale.. on Sat.. and.. I will at least Maintain.. and maybe.. I will lose.. a pound or so..

Hugs.. and Cheers to you all..

:water: :water: :water: :up:

Bobbie,

I LOVE YOU LOTS ........ I just received your letter dated February 22nd; and lol I also found your 2 emails .......:c( because you are always sending me things to help me achieve my goal.

You are so thoughtful I can hardly wait to finally meet you face to face, put my arms around you and give you the biggest hug (lol I don't kiss women ....now men are a different story -- only when Les isn't around, can you believe he gets jealous).

I read your message in my journal .......it seems so long ago and yet it wasn't; time has past so quickly. We have both learned a great deal .....and we will learn much more in the year ahead.

Thank you so much for being A GOOD AND VALUED FRIEND it was the luckiest day for me the day you joined up at Dietwatch. You and I and all of us will succeed.

I am going to share your SUCCESS ..... with all of the Diettalkers, because it speaks to every person irregardless of whether they have weight to lose or not. Thank you for sending it to me.

Also thank you for ordering and sending me the tapes; you know I love you and I genuinely appreciate you.

You and Papa (lol now you have me saying it) have a wonderful holiday weekend. Love you lots Bobbie.

Always, Monica :hug: :hug: :sweety:

Well.. we had a good mini vacation at North Bend, the Mill Casino.. we played alot.. I ate good healthy food.. and.. we had a nice day of relaxing..

It was great to get away.. we both needed it.

When we got home.. we found out that we will get to help our daughter move.. THIS WEEKEND.. lol.. I told her that I would rent a u-haul truck for her.. but.. there are NONE available.. so I will get in my trusty little suzuki.. and.. lower the seats.. and have room.. for some of her junk.. LOL.. I told her I would make two trips.. but I can't.. lift anything.. so.. will be bringing.. grandbrat Misty.. the first trip down.. and then.. grandbrat Mike.. the second trip.. This kinda blows.. my day.. but.. I am happy she is moving.. and very happy.. she doesn't have to move in with us.. again.. LOL

I will be bringing my water.. so.. I can.. enjoy.. cool.. clear.. water.. LOL. Well..

Hugs..

Ducky.. :water: :water: :water:

Well Friends..

I woke up this morning and my goodness I can barely move.. my back is really giving me fits... I guess helping daughter move really did me in..

The Grandbrats (affectionately known) are with me.. today.. they have to be registered into their new school.. and Maybe Mom will do that.. so I won't have to.. LOL ..

I at least Maintained last week.. with our mini vacation .. which is good news.. and I have been cooking very healthy meals.. with the grand brats.. here.. AGAIN.. I promised Papa though that he wouldn't have to watch cartoons when he gets home from work tonight.. so we will see.

Tonight I am making Chicken Nuggets... home made.. for the grandbrats.. and baked sweet taters, "flowers aka Broccoli," green salad with orange slices and lots of spinach and homemade raspberry vinegarette salad dressing.. and for a treat.. chocolate mousse pudding..

Whoops.. just got a call from our daughter.. I will have to.. register the grandbrats in school.. OH MY.. well there goes the rest of my day.. LOL Now Maybe I really don't like her living this close.. LOL

Well.. got to run.. and shine my sink..

:water: :water: :water:

Good for you to maintain, Ducky! And it does sound like you are cooking very healthy meals. Sorry you are not getting any "down" time... you need to rest & take care of that back! :tomato:

Keep up the great work & I hope we'll be chatting soon!

Lisrey :lily:

Hi there again,

Gosh I wrote and wrote such a newsy message for today.. including what.. the grandbrats did when they got home from school.. (first official day in their new school) and.. what we had for dinner.. and almost a complete accounting.. (kinda) of the day.. and. .. I guess.. something went wrong.. and lost it.. oh well.. so I will start kinda again.

I completed the cover letter, the application and the resume for the job at the Job Council near my home.. I have all the qualifications, just hope they will give me a interview. I would like to go to work for them.. they have GREAT benefits and great pay.

Today, Papa is home, so my day is usually fragmented, and today was definitely NO different. I went to pick up the grandbrats from their first day of school at their new school and they were needless to say very excited. Then I dropped off the completed application to the Job Council and continued on our trip home. The grandbrats were chatting away in the back seat about their day.

When we walked in the door it was time for a snack and homework. Misty who is in 4th grade had Math homework, now if it was regular math, I would have been able to help, but thank goodness our next door neighbor is a teacher, and I asked her to explain it to me, so I could explain it to her in easy terms, which she did. I won't do homework, but will help with explanations.

Then Mike, who is in 1st Grade, who has been a slow learner had to learn a poem. He did it in no time, he read it, wrote it two times, and finally said the whole poem memorized, for that, I gave him a penny and we put it in a ziplock bag.

After their homework was done, they wanted more. so, Misty said she was having trouble with her multiplication so, I came to the puter and printed out some multiplication tests, and then did the same for Mike with adding and subtracting. They were both jazzed. Misty corrected Mikes work, and Mike with the aid of the Multiplication table helped correct Misty's work. Misty also got a penny for her homework. (I am glad that a penny is still alot of money for them - LOL) Now, I need to find some sites where I can get some more stuff for them to do here when I am watching them.

For dinner, Papa made a Tri Tip Roast in our rotisserrie, smashed taters and green beans. I ate healthy had 4 oz of meat, 1/2 cup of taters, and 1/2 cup of green beans. But, I believe that the kids have NEVER seen food, lol before. (We fed them last night too)
Mike had 4 big helpings of green beans, I guess that is his favorite, some taters and two pieces of meat. Misty, well she had one helping of green beans, 2 big helpings of taters, and 3 pieces of meat, plus we all had water. After dinner, I split a costco muffin in 4th's and we all shared with hot chocolate for the kids and tea for me.

They have had their showers, and they are finally down for the night until Mom gets here. I think I am going to have to pick up some warm up for them to wear when they go to bed, because after their baths/showers they have to put on t-shirts til their clothes are washed and dried then they have to put them back on to go home when it is so cold. So, Nana and Papa are going to go to the goodwill store tomorrow, while we are in Medford doing our grocery shopping. We haven't made up our minds whether or not to go with the kids or without them. LOL Think we will wait til they get out of school.

I am tired. I wonder why LOL

I will try to write again tomorrow have a great day!

:water: :water: :water:

Hey Bobbie .......

Just about to call it a night but I wanted to drop by and say hello, I was online for a while and checked but you weren't on ...... spoke to Judy online for a bit .... she maintained and asked for the recipes I gave last night. I will email her tomorrow.

Les and I are going to Trader Joes ... I am running out of bread so I will have to buy a lot to last for the next month and a half ..thank goodness for the freezer.

Really hope they call you for an interview .....but I will miss you. I am trying not to be selfish And I know you are more than qualified. Well I am going to call it a night ......take care my friend. As always, Monica

Well, today is my new weigh in day! This morning I stepped on the scales, did a double take.. stepped off.. climbed back on.. made sure it was set on ZERO.. and.. am.. finally happy to.. report..


Today, I was busy, my back is still sore and I have been having difficulty walking, standing, bending, and just moving around in general, so I set my timer for 15 minutes.. did some work, then set the timer again for another 15 minutes.. and so on until I pretty much did all that I needed to do for today. Since it worked for today, I plan on doing that again tomorrow. Maybe I will find my letters of recommendation that I have been looking for. Now.. My house isn't that bad, but I have to go through lots of paperwork that I seem to collect on a daily basis. I need a burn barrell.. LOL

Oh, by the way, I didn't forget to put down what my results were for Today's Weigh In.. I lost a pound.. thats 10 pounds total..

Hugs,

:water: :water: :water:

Well, I have spent OH MY Goodness.. over 4 hours reading the messages here on various boards today. It was an awakening to me as I read many others who are in their Weight Loss Journey.

Reflecting back to where I was at this time last year and where I am now, it is a NEW BEGINNING... Again, like last year, I have to get my blood sugars under control. They have been way out of whack. Some days, I eat my 3 meals, and some days, I just eat when I am hungry. Now they are still alot healthier meals, and well balanced, just that maybe I am not eating enough. You can tell the days when I am not on.. because.. I don't post..here. Maybe because I am embarrassed because I know I have the tools to get this weight off and the support to be successful, but there is a but.. there.

I have been exercising, using the ab-doer and up til last week, I was walking with Leslie Sansone here in the house, but here comes an excuse, my back has been really giving me problems.. so.. walking has been very very difficult. I have been cooking very healthy meals except on Thursday, when that is Papa's day to cook dinner.. and his day off.. :( He cooks like every meal is his last one.. LOL. But, I have been eating good healthy portions and not over doing it.

I am not happy with the 10 pound loss since I recommitted. I suppose it is due to several reasons, not recording my food intake on a daily basis, being upset with my high blood sugars and.. yes, excuses. I know when I am not eating healthy, so, why go and put the food I have eaten in the diary just to read.. under 1000 calories and sometimes way under. When I eat right, of course, that is an area that I visit.

Whoops, had to leave and check my eggs that I was hard boiling.. they must have been boiling for over an hour.. what a way to get sidetracked. A healthy snack for my grandbrats tomorrow.. :)

I will make a committment.. to myself here and I will stick with it!

1. I will take my blood sugars before each meal and before I go to bed.

2. I will eat breakfast, lunch and a sensible dinner every day.

3. I will continue to exercise for at least 10 minutes a day.

4. If I am not feeling any better with my back by next Thursday, I will call my doctors office on Friday.

5. I will post in my journal daily and record my daily food, when I put it in my mouth.

6. I will not stress on the things that I may forget during the day.

Thanks all, for your support, and reminding me.. too.. I still can't find my letters of recommendation and that is stressing me out, it is well over 30 years of work experience. Oh well.. I will find it when I need it..

Hugs,

:water: :water: :water:

Ducky, I think you've got a great game plan there. You need to take care of yourself, and that plan will do it. You need to get rid of that cough, too! Monica & I will continue to nag you until you're treating yourself right, won't we?? :laugh:

The 10 pounds you've accomplished so far is wonderful. Don't cut yourself short for that. We're running neck and neck in the losing department, and this slow progress is what's best for us, you know. And I'm here to catch you if you fall behind -- I know you'll do the same for me.

We are kicking butt!! :ha: Take care & have a great day!

Lisrey :lily:

Hi,

Well, today was So busy.. and I haven't had a chance to post here until the grandbrats were asleep, and Papa is in bed, I haven't even had a chance to read my emails for today. But what have I done. LOL

My B/S were better this morning. 181 and before dinner 182. I made a deal with my grandbrats, that if I forget to take my meds before dinner, that I have to pay Papa $1.00. They smiled and were so agreeable because, when they talk with food in their mouth or Mike consistently saying Sorry and Misty too, I charge them a quarter. So far Mike owes me in just one week for Sorry.. 2.00 and an additional 50 for talking with his mouth full. He is definitely getting the message.. LOL

Today, I finally got the MR FOOD, YES YOU CAN WEIGHT LOSS PLAN book and his new MR FOOD'S QUICK & EASY DIABETIC COOKING wow.. I like both of them.. and yes.. it is "Ooh it's so Good!" I haven't had much time to look at them because helping grandbrats with their homework and giving them their extra homework.. (their request) and.. getting them ready to sleep.. it is . just I need to make another routine.

But a couple things that I have gotten so far from his YES YOU CAN BOOK is 1. we need to add an activity into our daily schedule and.. actually the most important is.. "PLAN TO SUCCEED, AND CHANCES ARE YOU WILL. FAIL TO PLAN, HOWEVER, AND YOU ARE PLANNING TO FAIL!" That reminds me, when you say I'll TRY is is actually giving you permission to fail. so. try means to fail in my book..

I am going to add that to my signature because it is so true. I remember when I was in the Personnel Agency business, I always had a plan, goal and knew where I was at all times to achieve that goal. I know where I am.. now, but. am I truly giving it all that I Can? Am I truly giving it my whole self, or am I letting SNIOP's influence me. Well.. I am going to PLAN.. and add an activity to my daily schedule so I can be a successful loser!

Well, I need to go to the Generation Board.. and it is almost tomorrow.. already.. LOL.. well.

Hugs,

PLAN TO SUCCEED AND CHANCES ARE YOU WILL! FAIL TO PLAN, HOWEVER, AND YOU ARE PLANNING TO FAIL! Not Me.. I am a Successful Loser..

Ducky

Hi, It's quiet here so far today, so I thought I would get an early start before the house turns into a Mad House.. LOL I pick up the grandbrats from their school at 2:15 pm then.. I won't have time to think.. LOL Oh.. My b/sugars this morning was 148 coming down.. phewwwwww

I really liked the post on the Generation 4 12th day, Refrigerator Inspection.. now if.. I had done that before I made a committment to get healthier, you would have found a lot more things that weren't healthy and probably dying in there.

Tonight I have tuna steaks planned for dinner. Mike my almost 7 grandbrat doesn't like fish only canned tuna fish so we have told him that tuna steaks are the same type of fish that is in canned tuna, so hopefully he will eat a small piece. He has a skin condition that is super dry and I am trying to tell him that eating fish won't give him itches - but I will at least try it on him with sweet taters, green beans which he loves, salad with hard boiled eggs cut up cuz they love them tonight for dinner. I think I will also make some SF jello for dessert.

Well, I better get things done around here, my ab-doer and I am going to do about 5 min of Leslie Sansone walking.

Today for fun, I am going to sit and read MR FOOD YES YOU CAN WEIGHT LOSS BOOK, and find some neat recipes in his Diabetic Quick & Easy Cookbook. Then when granddaughter gets all her homework done .. we will sew a few pieces on the quilt she is learning to make.. Mike will probably join in too. :D

Make it a great day.. and do you have water?

Hi, Ducky!

I am so happy to see that you are getting a little time for yourself to relax, and that you're getting around on the forums again. It sounds like you've gotten some great inspiration from your new books. Aren't books wonderful that way?? :D

I think that's a great idea that you've got the kids helping you remember your meds. These things are very important! We will all nag you until you take care of yourself! :)

Keep it up with that exercise! You're doing great. And oh yeah, drink that wa-wa...

Lisrey :laugh:

Actually, it is Thursday Morning and I am finally getting the time to record here.

This was a busy day.. I had planned.. catch that word planned, to get here early this morning and.. get my day started with my positve thoughts.. but.. the day started without me.. LOL and I just had to catch up.

My blood sugars today early morning 141 and tonight before dinner they were 133 so they are coming down, thank goodness.
Today, I had a late breakfast cuz I woke up later than normal, and.. had a snack then I had dinner kinda at 6pm ish.

I have scheduled today(Thursday) to have my nails done, that is a treat, that I am enjoying. I am pampering myself once a month - and it is something to look forward to.

Well, It is really getting very late .. or early.. whatever way you look at it. and I must get my beauty sleep.. or I will miss my appointment later today..

Cya

Hi,

We're expecting a major winter storm here tonight and throughout the weekend. I got lucky today, I don't have to watch the grandbrats.. :)

Misty, will be spending the night with some friends in Azalea, Oregon (where they used to live) and with the winter driving conditions, I am alittle concerned... but.. AND, for Papa donating our old King Size Bed to one of daughter's roomates, and bringing it NEXT THURSDAY, she will watch Mike. What a deal.

I just got a call from the District Attorney's Office.. I was supposed to be a witness in for a Criminal Case next Tuesday, but I get a reprieve.. case will not be coming to trial until April 23rd.. this has been going on for almost 3 years, and the judge today said NO MORE.. RESCHEDULING WILL BE ALLOWED. About time!!!

Since we are kidless tonight, even though tonight was scheduled to be.. clean out the leftovers in the refrig night.. Papa and I are going out for dinner. I will probably have either Salmon or Red Snapper at one of our favorite restaurants - R~Haus in Grants Pass. They treat us so great and the service is wonderful. A nice bowl of soup and a salad.. plus their special red potatoes, green beans almondine and yams. I will have decaf coffee, and water.. to drink, but since we have to drive.. Papa won't drink anything either.

Guess what.. I lost another thing... I can't find my drivers license.. my goodness.. when will this end.. I am still trying to locate my letters of recommendation.. they seem to have disappeared off the face of the earth.. :( Normally I have a very good memory for where I put things that are important.. and even the ones that aren't.. but.. even with asking for the Lord's help, I can't seem to find them YET.. Maybe I am not ready to find them.. I have.. one more.. corner in my puter room to clean.. LOL..

Well. it is almost time for me to go and get my perm.. I had planned to get this done.. so.. I would look nice for court.. and to pick my spirits up.. but my hair will definitely look much better in April. LOL

Hugs, I will try and write more later.. PS.. I got some good sleep last night.. over 9 hours. wahooooooo

Enjoy your dinner out this evening ........ I am waiting for Spunkie to finish her dinner before I go and take my blood sugar.

Went to the mall and bought some games Neil can play (and of course it is simple enough for me to play LOL); I was able to mow the lawn but I thought I would have Neil help me weed and clean out the flower beds ....

I hope you have a fantastic weekend. Take care. As always, Monica

Well, like all good plans some can be rearranged. After I got my hair permed.. I came home.. and decided that I really didn't want to go out in the darn weather. It has gotten soooo cold and a little bit ago we had hail.. so. after talking with Papa.. we decided to stay home.. I did make a pot of New England Clam Chowder from Mr. Food's Quick & Easy Diabetic Cooking.. only 158 calories per one cup serving.. I didn't use the low fat evaporated milk, I just used regular NF milk. so it is a little less calories. but.. had.. 2 cups.. :)

I am really enjoying this cook book..!

Hugs,

Kinda a lazy day here for me today :) and I am enjoying it.. too
Just got out of the shower.. because my perm was really all out of control.. and I picked it out.. looks pretty good now..

I plan to spend about 15 minutes or so.. here in the puter room mucking it out.. in hopes I can now find both my letters of recommendation AND my drivers license.. Got to find the drivers license or I will have to.. go and get another one.. with means another picture :( and lying about my weight on the darn thing..

With Papa working today I think I can enjoy listening to my cd player.. with Enya and Giovani and some John Tesh... doesn't that sound relaxing.. and up alittle louder too.. since.. it is during the day.. :)

I truly enjoyed last nights Homemade New England Clam Chowder and I am going to have some of the left overs for Lunch. Our plans to "eat out the leftovers" in the refrig didn't materialize last night. so.. guess.. I will freeze all the stuff and have a.. freezer party.. one night.. :)

Oh, I went to the bread store the other day, and got my light bread.. and of course some rye bread for those Corned Beef Sandwiches.. next week, if Papa doesn't eat all of it at one meal.

Well, my daughter is coming to town to pick up her cat she had fixed yesterday, and will be stopping by for a few before she heads up to Azalea to clean up the place she was renting. She really has a nice place, and I surely hope that her roommates.. don't.. stick her. It really shouldn't be so bad, because she works with all of them.. and.. I feel safe with them around the kids - they all have had Criminal and Drug investigations in order to work in the hospital. so that is a relief for me especially after her last roomie/boyfriend.

It is really cold today, so I don't think I will go out for a walk, even though I would be burning more calories walking in the cold.. oh well. I will walk with Leslie Sansone today and spend about 15 minutes on my ab-doer.

My blood sugar this morning was 152 .. it is still down.. thank goodness... but not as low as it was last year at this time..

Have a great day.. Hugs to all

Hi Ducky,
I thought I would stop by and say hello! I did not know that you have problems controlling your blood sugar too! It's tough isn't it?I wish I would have taken better care of myself when I was younger so maybe I would not be having all these diabetic related problems now.
Too late for wishes now. The focus is on getting healthy and keeping the more serious diabetic complications at bay. And WE can do this.
Take care and I will visit again soon. :) Keep up the great work. You are a great inspiration!!!


HUGS :)


Vickie:coach:

Hi, St Patty's Day today.. and I am making the Irish Specialty.. Corned Beef, Cabbage, carrots and taters tomorrow night for dinner with the grandbrats. I was going to stick it in the morning but then slept in alittle til almost 9 am then decided.. I have left over clam chowder .. and other left overs I could fix..

Today I went to the store and went in and it was sunny .. and about 10 min later it was snowing and a big rainbow.. was there.. and it was beautiful. We have been having snow, sleet, hail.. and rain.. but the sun keeps peaking out.. to let us know that is almost spring.. :)

Well, Papa is.. out of the shower and is wanting to.. check his email.. We have to get another puter.. LOL.. he is.. "cutting" into my time.. LOL.. juskidding..

Anyway... nite .. have a terrific night and a fantastic day tomorrow.. make it a rainbow day.

Hugs,

Hi Ducky,

You are an inspiration. You came and helped me out of a funk. And I can see from your journal you are a woman who walks the talk. That makes your words of inspiration even more special.

I love cookbooks - I collect them. Actually, I love books in general. I'm going to look into that Mr. Food cookbook. I want to make meals that are healthy for me, that my fussy husband doesn't recognize as healthy.

Hope you had a great St. Patty's day. Now our next big holiday hurdle is Easter.

:flower: thinkspring

Hi,

Well, I had alot to say last night when I started posting to the journals and would you believe that someone in Central Point, Oregon actually hit a power pole, which caused our cable and my DSL service to go out. I had written alot, because I had a lot on my mind. So, after a while, I went to my Word doc and put all my thoughts there.. so I will try and copy and paste it here..

From my Word Program

Well, let me try this again. My DSL just went down and I was doing so great in chronicling the day’s activities. So, I think I am going to have to start again.. 

This morning, I got up to make my New England Boiled Dinner aka Corned Beef, Cabbage and veggies to a 5lb bag of baby carrots that were slimy. I only bought them a little over a week ago. So, I tried to convenience Papa to run to the store at 7 am.. in the 23 degree weather to pick some more carrots up… but he didn’t buy it this time.. So.. about 9 am.. after it got up to about 26, I ventured out to the store to get the carrots. As I was entering the store, they always have little bunches of flowers for $1.99, as I picked up my carrots, and also some sugar free pistachio pudding (have to have a dinner of green) at the check out counter, I told the cashier.. please add two bunches of your outside flowers. I picked some red and white carnations. I came home, washed out my vase, and cut the stems down to fit.. and placed them in the center of my dining room table. When Papa came home from work, I told him that I bought me something small but great.. and.. I pointed him in the direction of the table.. he still didn’t catch it.. because the grandbrats were sitting at the table.. FINALLY, I told him I was really worth the $3.98 for the flowers.. and he then caught it.. It was so refreshing to see fresh flowers on my table. The poor daffy~dills as we call them.. were.. frozen this morning and I couldn’t see them when I stood at my kitchen window.. So these.. really cheered me up.

I guess, I am really getting into the pesto sauce.. because I found a neat recipe for Pesto Roasted Potatoes in Mr. Food’s Quick & Easy Diabetic Cooking Book.. Again, very very simple.

Pesto Roasted Potatoes (Spuds)
Serves 6

2 lbs small red potatoes, washed and quartered
½ cup pesto sauce
½ tsp black pepper.

1. Preheat the oven to 425 F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and toss to evenly coat the potatoes.
3. Place the potatoes on the baking sheet and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until fork tender. Serve Immediately.

(I will serve it in a clear Pyrex casserole dish to show off.. the Green Spuds)

Calories 177, Total Fat 6g, Sat Fat 1g, Cholesterol 1mg, Sodium 244 mg, Carbs 28g, Fiber 4g, Sugars 3g, Protein 5g

So there it is.. my journal entry.. all copied and posted.

Hugs,

Hi,

I had some great news last night.. My daughter who has been working swing shift for almost a year... is going on DAYS.. Maybe she will be able to find a sitter close to her so I won't have to go pick up the kids and bring them to our house. She may start the new shift this Sunday.

Next week here is Spring Break, so we're planning on taking the grandbrats to the Coast for a day on Papa's day off next Thursday. It will be fun I think. We don't have the money to stay over night, but if the weather cooperates we will try and go. Think we will pack a lunch to bring with us.

Today, I got the grandbrats to do their homework and get out and get some fresh air. Maybe they will sleep better tonight. :)

I have planned to use the left over veggies and cabbage as a base for our dinner tonight. We're having the other white meat.. Pork chops (tenderloin) and pork steaks.. I couldn't find all the chops in my freezer.. I think Papa hid them.. at the bottom.. I think one day this week afterschool the grandbrats and I will do a freezer cleaning.. :)

After dinner tonight, and before I have my aol chat, I think the grandbrats and I will go for a walk around town. We're only two blocks from the Main street, and.. I think that way .. I can get them settled down easier.. then their baths. Then they can read.. :)

Well, got to get dinner going. it is almost 4:30 here.. and Papa should be home by.. 5:30

Hugs,

Would you believe I was able to dust the family room (where the VCR 's are located) and bedroom. :laugh: When it came to marching I was marching around the room, and stepping from side to side when dusting the furniture ......

I think I am going to work out in the morning with the walking ..... and then do the Ab-doer in the evening (as I have been).

I noticed the video itself was almost 30 minutes in length. So on a rainy day this would be a terrific workout for me. I thank you so much for giving me such a wonderful and thoughtful gift.

Bobbie, give me the info on the Mr. Good Diabetic cookbook......I will call Barnes & Noble and order it .... (of course I will ask Les to get it for me) as an early Mother's Day gift. I need to know the name of the publisher and complete title etc.

Make it a great evening .... I hope to see you tomorrow night .... oops :o before I forget did you want me to email recipes I gave at Monday's 100 Plus Chat?

Love you lots, always, Monica

What happened to yesterday? Wow, I had so many things planned... got alot of them done.. but.. not near enough..

It seemed like I was.. "on the run" all day. Went to pick up my grandbrats, Misty and Mike from school and it was.. fast paced the rest of the day until into the night.

Infact, we didn't even have dinner until about 7:30 which is late for the grandbrats, but I did a no no.. while we were waiting to go to the eye doctor for Misty.. she needs NEW Glasses.. and this time she says she won't be careless with them.. LOL tell me about that..

But, I think they have Spring Fever and it shows in them wanting to do their homework.. They played outside last night for a while after we got home from the eye doctors.. and it gave me a little time to get some things done.

Well, Papa's day off and we are going to go to "Town" and have a lunch then pick up the grandbrats after school then we have to go to a Spring Play which granddaughter is in tonight..

Have a great day.. I will be running again..

Hugs,

Hello Friend,

Just taking a break before I attack the closets .... I have mowed the front lawn ...you know these hand mowers aren't as cumbersome as I thought ... I remember long ago how difficult it was to push the mower ....not so any more. And I sprayed Miracle Gro on the flowers in the front .

It is 79 degrees .... but somewhat overcast ... weird weather; I am glad I am thru with yard work for the day. Enjoy GOING TO TOWN ....make it a great day and have a fantastic evening.

Always, Monica

Hi,

Last night we went to the Musical Production at the grade school that Misty my oldest grandbrat had. It was really cute. They had two productions.. one at 9 am and her mom was able to attend and since it was during school her brother got to see it too. But we brought Mike with us and he kept wanting to tell us a funny part of the play. We told him let us see it.. Well.. it was really funny.. and everyone in the audience laughed. and Mike Yelled.. See Nana.. I told you it was funny.. LOL :)


Lately, I have been getting my days and nights mixed up.. so.. it felt good to get to sleep at a decent hour. and I slept til almost 8:30 today.
This is Papa's second day off, yesterday we went and picked up some things for our grandbrats who appear to be out growing everything they wear. Poor Mike, he is in 1st grade and he is already.. OUT of size 8 clothes, and there isn't any fat. So we bought him a coupld of shirts and a couple of t-shirts he can wear to school.. Also Wal-Mart had a sale on their winter things, so we bought some things for Next Winter. Misty on the other hand has clothes, but she is picking out the wrong stuff.. Her cousin has a friend who is a model, and they both get the "hand me downs" from the model who gets to keep the clothes. But they are actually too old looking for Misty who is 10 going on 30 LOL.. :)


I must go out and check for work today for my unemployment. I just need to check back to several places. We are planning to do this after Papa picks up the grandbrats after school. I am also going to call one of the places I applied to last year to see if they have copies of my LOST letters of recommendation.

Next week here it is spring break.. actually it is a break for the teachers.. LOL.. and the kids.. LOL.. I have a couple things planned to do with the grandbrats.. and hopefully the weather will cooperate. Next Thursday, we are planning to take the kids to the coast.. (Papa's day off) and.. I think of Friday we actually get a day for ourselves, as that is daughters day off.

I Better get going and get my exercises done so I can jump in the shower.. I really like my wash and wear hairstyle.. the perm really has helped me out this week and Papa loves it.. he calls it my Wild Look.. LOL

Take care.. and hugs to all who read this..

Bobbie,

School plays are always terrific; I used to love attending the girls Xmas performances (especially when they were in kindergarten).

I hope you hear something soon from your job inquiries. Take care and I love you lots. Always, Monica

I am so glad you like your new hair-do! Isn't it great to have something new to feel good about?! I will be getting another cut before we go out to Arizona & I am really looking forward to that in itself! :laugh:

Did I tell you I got an e-mail from my Mom & Dad? They seem to be doing fine and enjoying themselves in Australia. I was relieved to hear something! I did a bunch of errands today but it is so cold and windy I couldn't wait to get home. I am gonna go do my treadmilling when I'm done writing here.

Good luck on the job front! Don't forget to feed yourself right and take care!

Lisrey :D

ducky,
I think that you have a really meaningful life. My own grandparents spent a lot of time with me when I was young and my mom worked. I love them so deeply for taking the time out of there lifes to help me learn so many valuable life skills now my grandma is 83 and I would say my very best friend. I think that you are awesome.
CJ 5

Thank you all for visiting my journal.. I am really starting to enjoy writing what is happening in my world here..

Hugs and thanks

Hi there,

I made a decision today.. I am not going to purchase any more cigarettes. I know I can do this.. and what I plan to do is put what I spend on the cigarettes in my.. LV Fun Fund.

I have been really thinking about this heavily these past few weeks and today, I said I don't need to be a slave to them.. I am better than that. So.. when I finish this pack of cigarettes, I will no longer be a smoker. When I get up in the morning, I will put on my patches...and be smoke free all day! :D

Tonight I plan to surprise Papa with chicken stir fry, rice and a huge green leafy salad. Tonight will be the ONE meal this week that we haven't had the grandbrats.. so.. I will try and make it a exciting one. Maybe I will even serve us a small glass of wine.. :)

A friend of mine just stopped by and she is going to take her daughter on a cruise for a graduation present.. She is trying to get Papa and I to go.. but.. we can't at this time. Infact, we have already planned to take a cruise when I reach my goal weight.. :)

Well, I am going to get things done now.. been procrastinating.. today.. My Day Off.. LOL

Hugs,

Bobbie,

I THINK THAT IS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC ..... AND I AM SO PLEASED .... YOU CAN DO IT ... and by this time next year YOU WILL BE AT GOAL (OR CLOSE TO GOAL) AND SMOKE FREE.

Make it a great weekend. Always, Monica

I agree, Ducky! What a great step to take for your health! You can do it. We are all here behind you to help. This is our year to become healthy and reach all of our goals. We are kicking butt -- and you're gonna do it in more ways than one!! :laugh: And I am very pleased about your choice of what to do with the money... it will be sooooo much fun! Can't wait!

Lisrey :D

That's great that you've decided to stop smoking! It takes a lot of determination to do that!

That's a great gift to reward yourself when you reach your goal weight ... that gives me an idea!

Have a great weekend!

It has been almost 24 hours since I have had a cigarette. I kept myself busy today doing little things around the house. LOL.. I cleaned out a drawer where we have put junk in for almost 3 yrs.. LOL.. I don't know how or why those darn Christmas Sale Ads got in that top drawer.. Christmas, year 1999 LOL Do you think I can still get the sale items at the advertised price.

The grandbrats were dropped off today at almost 11:00 and they were picked up about 5 pm. a short day.. thank goodness. LOL

I have been drinking water like crazy.. I know I will need to invest in more toilet paper before the end of the week.. lol

I am thinking of making some popcorn.. I am getting the nibblieeeees.. Oh heck.. I will just go to bed.. after I am done here..

I am using the patch and I will take it off at night because I have had nightmares from them before and I don't want to pee the bed.. LOL

I had a good healthy breakfast eggs, o'brien hash browns, lunch I had a cup of left over chicken stir fry and a couple slices of ham, and tonight I had a huge green salad, a small glass of wine and ravioli's spinach with homemade sauce.. (I was going to make it for Papa last night but I changed my mind).

Well, I hear Papa getting out of the shower.. so.. I best.. go and climb in..

Hugs,

Ducky,
you can do it Let us know how those patches work. Check out my favorite book about changing habits it is called "changing for good" it is very good I hope your library has it or can get it on interlibrary loan. It is what has helped me change my eating habits and lose weight. You can aply the principles to quiting smoking anything really and with a lot of success. I think new it is only 10 bucks as it is a paperback. pm me if you want to know more about it but I love this book I think the principles in it really work
CJ 5

I am here writing in my journal. Before the grandbrats arrive to be watched today. Last night, one of the benefits of not smoking is to go to bed earlier.

I purposely didn't get in my car to go anywhere yesterday because I didn't want to stop and pick up a pack of cigarettes. but I think I can get over that today. but I will wait til the grandbrats get here.. so I have witnessess.. LOL

My hubby broke the news to me last night that my "out-laws" are coming to visit the second week of April.. Great.. he tells me that one day into my quit smoking plan. This will drive me to eat, drink and smoke again. :D

The grandbrats just got here.. I will write later..

Hugs

Today, we got a call that my grandbrat Misty's glasses were ready so, I took Misty and Mike up to pick them up. She really looks cute in the glasses. Now, she will be able to see. :) I sincerely hope that this time she takes good care of them ..

Tonight, we had potstickers and veggies. I cut the chicken potstickers in half.. and made a huge plate.. for us. I used Stir Fry veggies.. and filled the pan. it was so good. Full of lots of carrots, zucchini, waterchestnuts, pea pods, broccoli. I piled my plate with the veggies.. and about 4 (full) chicken/herb potstickers.

I told Papa that I have to have things like this for dinner while I am quitting smoking.. because.. anything more will make me want the cigarette after I ate dinner. So far, I haven't killed anyone yet. LOL :)


Well... have a great evening all.
Hugs,

Ducky I think you are just amazing for trying to do the smoking thing and the dieting thing simultaneously. I am sooo proud of you! I know you can do it but I imagine it has to be really hard. Tell your hubby he'd better behave and help you out with this! I tried to get you last night on chat but it was like you weren't really logged on. Were you having puter problems again? Hope we can chat soon!

Keep up the great work! :rose: :rose:

Lisrey :)

Well.. Sat I had decided that I would quit smoking as soon as the pack was gone.. and I did.. I am still alive.. and better Papa is still alive but the grandbrats are just hanging in there.. jus~kidding..
Their Mom also is quitting smoking so they get double batches.. LOL

I think I am going to have to get a smaller piepan.. lol I made the Spinach Parmesean Pie and Papa ate all but one piece.. MINE.. LOL

Thank goodness, I at least had some. then he proceeded to eat the banana creme pie I made (LOW FAT and LOW Calorie) I thankfully put it away before he could eat it all.. LOL

Well.. Hugs,, take care.. and make a difference tomorrow

Hi Ducky,
Just stopping to say hello and see how you are doing. Congrats on the NO SMOKING stuff. That is just great. I am proud of you.
Keep up the great work!!!!!!


HUGS :)


Vickie:coach:

Today is one of Papa's days off.. so instead of waiting until tomorrow to do our shopping for Easter.. we decided to go today.. and.. where did all the NUTS come from.. 8-}

In the grocery line, the cashier.. actually almost caught my arm between the TP and the diet coke with Lemon.. and she didn't even say .. "Sorry" or even smile when I finally brought it to her attention. The people who were shopping were also so inconsiderate parking their carts in the middle of the isles.. and then blocking them.. lol and trying to make up their decision on whether to buy 2 or 4 cans of something.. (it wasn't healthy food.. LOL ) I think all the nuts are.. in southern Oregon.. LOL

I went down those isles to get healthy food.. lol to make a light ambrosia salad.. (Diabetic)..

I finally decided on our menu for Easter Dinner.. I did buy the Spiral Sliced Ham at Harry and David.. (Thank Goodness for my employee discount)... lol
We are having..

Ham, asparagus, baked yam for me, smashed garlic taters I am trying to decide between smashed taters or crockpot augratin taters, green beans for grandbrats they love them, ambrosia, banana foster pie for eveyone other than me.. lemonade cheesecake, jello salad with carrots and celery for(grandbrats), and of course deviled eggs.. left over from their Egg Hunt.. Plus, I will be having olives for grandbrats, pickled asparagus, baby dills, baby sweet pickles and veggie pickles.. for.. extras.. WE have chosen a wine from St Chapelle Winery (Idaho) for the adults.. and.. cream soda for the grandbrats.. LOL plus nice big water goblets of ice water..

I enjoy cooking big holiday dinners and haven't had the opportunity to do it very often. I figure.. since I am NOT smoking I will have more fun in the kitchen.. LOL..

It is getting easier not smoking.. just think.. I save $25.00 this week on cigarettes.. and put that plus more into the dinner on Sunday.. LOL

Well,
Going to hit some of the other journals.. hugs..
Ducky..

Ducky,
That is great about the cigarettes. you should put that money in an account and go on a cruise. Your Easter meal sound sumptous and you are doing great
CJ 5

Hi CJ..

Actually, I will be saving for a trip to Las Vegas in February Next year.. so.. this should pretty much take care of the flight and room.. expenses..

I am getting alittle excited about having the dinner here this year, as it has been quite a while since I 1) felt like cooking a big dinner and 2) had company to invite.. LOL.. 3) have the help to clean the nooks and crannies.. from Papa.. (just kidding) he is actually doing his own thing... LOL

Well, we discussed this morning moving our puter room to our master bedroom and then taking over the puter room as our bedroom. I really don't like that in order to get to our patio, we have to go through our bedroom.. that is kinda tacky in my opinion.. so.. maybe.. we will get this done.. in the next.. month or two.. . LOL. I know how Papa procrastinates.. and he doesn't like the noise.. we hear from the "people who have been drinking and walking home from the bar down the road" and the neighbors dog.. is a barker ONLY when someone passes.. his Territory.. and that is.. all day.. and all night.. LOL
Also, living across from the school is another reason. the school buses.. and screaming kids.. lol.. I know we should be up at.. 6 am.. 6:30 am 7:00 am 7:30 am but.. we do like to sleep in on HIS days off.. LOL

Today, I think I am going to order the cell phone from the Perks of being a Harry and David Employee.. I have my 1000 hours.. + and that is a requirement. so.. I think I will order it..before I go back to work.. hopefully in June.. or July. Keep your fingers crossed.. on that... one..

Well, I think I better get to work on my house..

Plans today..
pick up the living room.. Next to Papa's Chair..
clean the buffet off so I have places to put the extra food dishes on Sunday.
Wash my good dishes, serving platters dishes... wash my wine and water goblets.
Fill the plastic eggs.. with jelly beans.. and money for the grandbrats to find..
pick up some flowers ($1.99 a bunch)
I think today I will walk to my latte stand.. and get my latte`.

Well..
Have a great day.. Hugs..

Ducky,
So happy for you sounds like a great weekend. Las Vegas is a great goal. I want to go see that new aqarium and all the new stuff they keep building. I am too cheap to gamble but I love the food and shopping!!!
Cj 5

$25 a week! That'll get you to Vegas in no time, LOL! You are doing great Ducky & I'm so proud of you. All the cooking and cleaning will keep you busy and sounds like you're having fun. I hope your big meal turns out beautifully & that everyone appreciates all the love and care you've put into it. :x

Good luck with your weigh-in tomorrow!

Lisrey :computer:

A week today of being a non smoker.. and I have been thinking about buying a pack of cigarettes. Why today.. I went through the worse part of the cravings already. Is is because I have so much to do today to prepare for tomorrow... Should I climb back in bed.. and try getting up a little later.. deep breathing exercises.. LOL

The house is empty.. and who would know.. I would. I would only be cheating me.. I am going to do my ab-doer and walking with Leslie Sansone tapes.. maybe that will help.. get my mind off cigarettes.. then take a shower.. See ya.. later..

Hugs

Hi,

I survived yesterday.. believe it or not.. I didn't go out and buy a pack of cigarettes.. I did go back to bed for a couple hours and that helped, I forgot to put the patch on.. so.. that is why I was really.. feeling the urges.

Today, it was ok here.. I was really busy putting the Easter Dinner together. I even.. colored the Easter Eggs for my grandbrats.. to find. There is still at least one missing. and I told Papa to count the eggs.. but he didn't so.. I don't know if.. the kids got all the COOKED Eggs.. YIKES.. I sure hope they did.. or our yard will really be stinking soon..

The ham turned out great.. and the lemonade cheesecake was a success. The Ambrosia was great.. and the.. smashed taters.. I served my company the Harry and David Banana Fosters Pie.. and each slice only has 550 calories... and the pie/cake serves 7.. I didn't have a piece.. thank goodness. I did forget something.. I forgot MY baked Yam... LOL.. I made 4.. and I forgot to put them on the table. I did have 2 large plates of salad.. a couple slices of ham a spoonful of taters, ambrosia and some asparagus and broccoli.

I have only had to load the dishwasher twice.. LOL.. and I kept up on the dishes.. before.. dinner.

Well, Happy Easter all.. this bunny has to get her sleep because the grandbrats are going to be here at.. 6 am.. so I can .. bring them to school.. by 8 am.

Hugs..

And Make it a Great Day

Hi all,

Well, today wasn't a good day for me.. after I picked up the grandbrats at school this afternoon.. I broke down and bought a pack of cigarettes.. and had JUST 2.. I felt guilty especially since the house was beginning to smell nice.. I didn't smoke in the car.. though.. thank goodness.. I am liking that the car is starting to smell much better.

I told Papa.. what I did.. and he said.. did you have the patch on.. I said.. NO.. he said.. be sure to put it on in the morning.. and then you won't be.. feeling.. like you need the cigarette.. Wise advice from someone who has NEVER had a cigarette.. and who has NEVER had a weight problem.

I did give the pack to.. Kim who is a friend who adopted us while we lived in Boise as grandparents to their kids.. she still calls me.. Mom.. :) and stops by.. quite often..

I did lose a pound.. on Saturday's weigh in.. but.. I think that is because.. I was eating more.. and.. doing more .. in other areas of the house.. and exercising more. I think that my craving this week.. is bread.. I have never been a bread fan.. but.. this week.. I bought a loaf of Oregon Herb Bread.. and it is "to die for" I had 4 pieces of that today. YIKES... and.. I usually only have.. one or two slices of.. light bread.. but like Mr. Food says.. Oh, it's so good.. :)

My days now start alot earlier, since our daughter now is working days and she doesn't have a sitter for the mornings, she now is bringing the grandbrats to our house.. in the morning on her way to work... (by 6 am.. ) and then I DRIVE THEM to school to be there by 8 am.. This morning Papa forgot that she was bringing the kids.. over.. on her way to work.. and he was only Half dressed.. LOL.. here at the puter.. and she let herself in. and was coming down the hall.. and.. he thought it was ME>. I am glad.. he listened who was coming into the puter room.. lol.. then.. who decides to follow Mom in.. the grandbrats.. He said.. to me tonight.. I am going to be fully dressed when I leave our bedroom.. in the morning.. LOL.. and he is going to wake me up.. too.. oh.. why so darn early.. LOL

I guess it could be worse.. lol.. she could have to be at work.. at.. 6 am.. instead of 7 am.. LOL

Tomorrow, I am going to use my crock pot.. and put in some chicken breasts, veggies, a couple green chili's and a can of cream of chicken soup.. I think that will fill the bill.. for a dinner in one pot.. :) I also plan on having a ceasar salad.. without the anchovies.. :( adding the left over steamed broccoli and aparagus from Easter Dinner.. some feta cheese (garlic herb) and for dessert.. 1/2 a pear with.. some sliced feta cheese.. That way.. when Papa comes home.. I can.. feed him... put the dishes in the dishwasher.. and head for my chat on AOL.. LOL.. plan ahead.. lol

Well, I have one more place to stop tonight before I call it.. a day.. hugs.. to you all.. who read this.. and thanks for all your support and encouragment..

Hugs..

I have been already to Grants Pass, dropped off the grandbrats.. to school.. went for a ride around town while I waited for the bank to open.. Stopped by the DHS office to Pick up a form in order to get PAID for the day care that I am providing for our daughter.. WENT TO THE BANK and make the deposit that I should have done on Friday.. LOL.. and definitely yesterday.. Because we paid our rent.. and.. didn't want that check to go belly up and bounce all the way.. to landlord's bank..

Today, it is just beautiful.. the sun is shinning .. it is already warm.. in the Mid 50's and the high has been revised.. it will be 82.. I guess.. I am happy that I am using the crock pot today..

My daughter made me a couple shots of expresso this morning and left it for me... when she dropped off the kids.. MY GOODNESS.. she must use 10 shots.. LOL .. I put a little in my decaf coffee.. and now I am definitely.. getting the GET UP AND MOVE.. syndrome... LOL..

I still have to drive to Azalea (1 hr each way) to check daughter's post office box she is expecting the medical card for the grandbrats.. :)

Well.. I am going to.. get moving before my get up and go.. leaves.. LOL..

Have a great.. day.. I will write later..

Hugs

Hi there busy lady ..... I just wanted to stop by to say hello; I am going to go to the mall on either Wednesday or Thursday ... it is now 11:35 and the sun is finally coming out.... lucky you that the day is warm .

I will go to Office Depot .... I need to get another box ... make it a TERRIFIC DAY .... :hug: and a :flower: for a good friend and a special person. Always, Monica

Monica.. go to either the copy center or even another copy place to ask for the box.. or even a school if you have one close to your home.. Any place that uses a great deal of copy paper..

Hugs..
Ducky

Well It sounds like you are sensibly giving up the smoking thing. I wouldn't worry to much about the 2 cigs congrats on giving the pack away. Having not smoked in my life I will not offer advice for which I know nothing about. All I do know is that it is dang hard so good for you. Your life just rolls along doesn't it. Keep a eating and moving you are doing great
CJ

Need a little sunshine in my life today.. Already have been to Grants Pass to take daughter and grandbrat to.. the doctors office, also took granddaughter yesterday to the dentist..

To help grandson not feel left out.. I stopped by Payless Shoes today to let him pick out his shoes that I had planned to get him for his birthday.. next Saturday he will be "7". The guy at the store saw the disappointment in his eyes and voice when he was told they didn't have his size.. and Mike (grandbrat) said.. the other ones will fit Nana.. see.. let me try them on.. I told him.. that is why I was getting him another pair of shoes.. they were too small.. But.. Nana they are Spiderman.. shoes that match the shirt you got me for Easter. They guy called and found that a store in Medford has them.. and called and put a hold on them so I can pick them up later today. Thank Goodness. So, Mike will have spiderman shoes and the watch that goes with it. LOL

I know I should be thinking of ME.. first, but these last couple of days has been alittle harder on me. I had promised myself that I would care for ME FIRST, but.. Others have needed me more. I will, however get to sleep in.. tomorrow... and I am turning off the phone.. LOL

Today is Papa's Sunday.. so we are going to Medford to do a little grocery shopping.. notice I said little.. I need to pick up my Torani Sugar Free Coffee Syrups.. Almond and Hazelnut and.. French Vanilla are my choices.. and going to pick up several bottles for daughter.. she likes the Carmel.. but she will be getting sugar free.. LOL.. she uses entirely too much sugar...

There is a medical clinic in our area that is doing research on medications for Type II diabetes and I am going to give them a call to find out if I can be in their research project. I will give them a call or stop by today. They provide physicals, all medication and reimburse for mileage, sounds like I can do this.. just hope I can be in their program. It should be a very educational experience.

Well, Papa is now back from getting his hair cut.. and he is.. munching on pizza, as I have already had something to eat... took the grandbrats to Denny's for breakfast.. Don't believe their adds.. Children eat free.. they have major.. restrictions.. only on Tuesday nights from 4pm to 10 pm and a large Chocolate Milk is $2.05.. what a rip off..

Hugs I will post later tonight..

It is so peaceful and quiet here today, I almost want to can it to save for when my days are.. Hectic.. and constantly on the run.

I should be doing my ab-doer and Walking with Leslie Sansome, but.. had to do a couple more posts.

It started out on the gloomy side this morning but the sun is out. and shinning brightly. We are still due for some rain.. maybe on Tuesday or Wednesday.. Today is two weeks since I have quit smoking... some days are good and some days.. well.. I won't even go there.. on the days that I am .. Nasty, I have taken off the patch, and gone ahead and.. had one cigarette. Even though Papa says my attitude really didn't change when I was wearing the patches, He didn't know what I was going through..

With me.. feeding my face so much I am eating between 1400 to 1500 calories a day now, I feel I was very lucky to maintain this week.. I have purchased.. 3 celery bunches.. and they are beautiful.. so I will be cutting them into .. slices.. and keep them real handy

Last night we had the Other White Meat.. Pork Roast.. done on the rotisserrie and was it great.. I also had corn, which I know I shouldn't have and a baked taters.. and a small glass of merlot about 4 oz. It tasted very good, especially after.. the day of shopping. Later, for our snack.. we had a cup of fresh strawberries.. it was sooooo good.. I think next payday, I am going to buy more and freeze them.. for when I don't have them fresh.

Well, NOW I will end this and definitely do my ab-doer and Walking with Leslie Sansone Tapes.. I need to get exercising more maybe it will help my arthritis.
Hugs,

Hi there Jus :)

Having been thru the Quitting Smoking routine over the past year, I know exactly what you are going thru. I remember my first week very well indeed. Day number 3 almost did me in, but I had a lot of support and help then, and lucky for me I was able to hang on. You are doing the right thing for yourself. And you will be amazed at how much better you are going to feel in a couple months from now. It can be a struggle the first couple weeks, but stand firm, and you will never regret it. Also, be very proud of yourself. Quitting smoking is one the most difficult of all the addictions to break. So when you have a little 2 ciggie slip, but get right back to Quitting, it really doesn't count. What counts is that you got right back with your Quit. :coach: HOORAY for you!

You're also doing really good with your healthier eating too. Personally I don't know how you are managing both at the same time. Your grandson should take a better look at his Grandmother. The heck with Spiderman, you are SUPERWOMAN!! :laugh:

Have a great weekend Jus.

:hug:

Hi,

Well, daughter FORGOT to set her clocks ahead so instead of getting here at 5 am.. she showed up at 6 am whoops.. she is late for work today. :(

Last night I stayed up a while and prepared Spelling Word lists for the grandbrats, their school has grade level spelling words in a couple of weeks. So, I typed our several lists where they have the word and they have to write the words CORRECTLY (if I find an error they have to RE DO THE WHOLE PAGE TWICE.. aren't I mean.. :D

Last night we had left overs the other white meat.. carrots, and baked steak fries (made extra baked taters and then sliced them up and heated them in the oven at 350). I made a strawberry and vanilla pudding pie. I had one piece and Papa ate the rest of the 8" pie.. that is why.. I don't usually make desserts.. see he eats and eats.. and eats. and he doesn't gain weight.

LOL Men..

Well, today after I "quiz" the grandbrats on their spelling words, I promised them a slushie.. so, I will take them to get their slushie and then.. we will all take a walk around town. It is a nice day temp is 52 right now.. and the sun is really warm.

Hope you have a great Sunday...

Hugs,

Just wanted to check in with friend Jusducky.

Even though we don't eat the sweets, it sure is fun to still bake them. Sounds like your grand-lovely children sure have a good time with grand-lovely mother.

thinkspring

Sorry I have been kinda MIA but... have been pretty busy so far this week with Grandbrats.. and hubby.

My hubby is.. CLEANING OUR CARPETS.. at night after he gets home from work so my living room area and dining area is.. really disorganized. With the grandbrats here so much .. we definitely have decided that we will do this about every 3 or 4 months..

We are planning to switch from our Master Bedroom to my puter room tomorrow and Friday. This has become necessary because our neighbor has their dog.. right next to our Master bedroom.. and he barks whenever anyone passes at night and they do nothing to stop him. Also the kids in the neighborhood are.. starting to tease him.. and that gets him barking. At first, they had the dog near their door.. now it is on the other side of the yard.. :( So, we are moving our bedroom from streetside.. to the other room. Actually, I like this idea, as I could never understand why.. someone would go through a bedroom to get to the back patio.. :tomato: We do not have a spa or hot tub out there.. LOL but I wish we did.

Yesterday, was super busy.. I had to make 6 trips to Grants Pass... First.. to drop Mike off to school.. then.. to take Misty to the Dentist.. she had her impacted tooth pulled.. poor baby and thank god for Happy Gas.. ( she is doing just great!!!) LOL and then I had to go pick Mike Up.. from school.

Daughter then called and told me that their car (down to one now) was acting up and they were going to stop by a mechanic friend to take a look at it.. well.. it was determined that the catalytic converter.. is plugged.. so.. more expenses. She then called back and asked that I give the kids their baths so when they got home they would be ready... to go to bed.. (

Whoops back to what I was saying.. she called back.. and said she would be.. picking up something for them to eat.. Well in my infinite wisdom.. I immediately called her back and left a message on her cell phone.. and told her that I would prepare dinner so she wouldn't have to worry about picking up junk food.

I immediately, went to my refrig.. and took the left over meatloaf and.. chopped it up.. got out a couple cans of.. spaghetti sauce, some diced tomatoes, celery, added some pesto sauce.. and wa la.. spaghetti was cooking.. (I had planned for Papa and me Salmon.. on the rotisserrie..) But all that work was in vain.. she had already stopped and picked up the food for the kids.. :( Papa liked the spaghetti and the salmon will wait til tonight.
:D

Well, I better get on with my day... I have to.. pick up our Master Bedroom.. and the puter room.. YUCK.. so.. I will be really busy today. Going to take a nice soaker of a bath tonight.

Hugs,

Hi Bobbie,

I am taking a break ..... you know it really feels good to have the energy (:laugh: let alone the ambition ) to finish my daily chores.

Les lowered the wheels on the lawnmower ... (I liked it fine before -- but he felt the grass should be cut lower) and I really had to push that sucker ...I keep telling him not to be so helpful ....:( but will he listen NO.

I got an email from Lisa (thanks for sending the pictures of me); she had been out of town for most of March. So that is why the long silence in regards to the pictures and everything.

Tonight .... I am making a chuck roast --- I really am tired of cooking ~:> -- chicken and turkey. I bought a very lean boneless, 2 3/4 pound chuck roast -- and I know there will be a lot left over ... but Les can have it for sandwiches ...

You had a really busy day yesterday with the grandkids .... I know you aren't complaining because that is not your style .... I think it is great that you have the opportunity to spend quality time with them. And your daughter is very FORTUNATE to have you take care of them.

How have your blood sugars been .... or you can tell me tonight when we chat. I am having Lyn provide tonight's recipe ... the one that you sent me. I have decided it would be a good idea for all you other superb :chef: 's to share your recipes.

Also for those who are interested and participate in tonight's chat ... for us to give Thoughts for the Week to help continue to motivate us ... and :laugh: you always have the best .. so how about it.

Well I need to go and prepare the green beans and get put them in the steamer for tonight -- if you get this before 3 p.m. -- visit at Lisa's chat today. Take care Bobbie. Luv you lots. As always, Monica

Hi Monica, thanks for dropping by. My blood sugars are.. up and down on a daily basis. I think I now can put my finger on what may be happening. In the mornings, I take my B/S while I am drinking my coffee.. or after a couple of cups.. of decaf.. and.. my SF Torani Syprups and coffeemate... So, I don't think I am getting an accurate reading.

This morning it was.. 158 ... but last night it was 258 so.. I don't believe I am taking them at the right times.. and.. it is not long enough after my meals.. when I remember.. I am still taking my meds.. (when I remember them) but have been taking them most every day.

When I first get up, I am definitely NOT in the mood to eat.. so I have a couple cups of coffee.. about.. 10 ish.. thats when I find I enjoy eating my breakfast.. so.. been having breakfast about 10 am .. Then for lunch.. I usually pick up the grandbrats and have lunch about.. 2:30 - 3pm

As you know, because of Papa's work schedule.. and Especially on Wednesday nights, I am normally.. either still cooking dinner or.. eating it here at the keyboard. then.. before. I take my bite.. I forget to take my blood sugars.. :( I know.. I am bad..
But I am REMEMBERING to take my meds.

I have been drinking more water.. thank goodness..

I do enjoy having the grandbrats around... but.. at the beginning of the day.. and by the end of the day.. I am down right bushed.. LOL

I think I am going to do the Plate Method next week.. I don't like being stuck and maintaining.. and just losing a pound here and a pound.. a couple weeks later. What bothers me so much.. is that last year at this time.. I had lost over 30 lbs.. (that I gained back.. :( ) and this time every pound is like a miracle.

Do I sound frustrated.. in a way I am.. I am cooking healthier, eating healthier.. and.. exercising almost daily.. Plus.. chasing after the grandbrats.. and running (driving) around .. during the day.. on my errands.

At least, I have a reason to get my butt out of bed every morning.. and.. get dressed... the Grandbrats.. LOL they Have to go to school.. and they HAVE TO BE PICKED UP.. daily... Whoops.. you can tell I am frustrated.. by the negatives here in the journal today.. Maybe I am just plain tired.. and need to get another.. 8 hrs.. sleep like I did the other night.. Monday night I even beat Papa to bed.. LOL

Well, enough.. going to get up in the morning.. with a smile on my face.. and try to remember to.. take my b/s BEFORE.. I have my coffee..

Hugs,

Ok, so last night I was in a downer mood.. :( and I did get plenty of sleep last night and what is so great.. I got a call to go back to work for about 3 weeks.. Mother's Day is coming.. :)

I know I should have taken the swing shift so the grandbrats would be able to come here in the mornings, but.. I was Selfish.. I would like to again commute with Papa.. so.. I am working 7:30 to 4:30.. Yes.. I called my daughter and told her that if I didn't accept this I would lose my unemploymet and I told a fib.. I told her that this was the only shift that was available. I know, I just plain lied.. but.. I feel guilty in letting her down.

I start next Friday morning for RE-TRAINING.. on the new system.. yes.. I hear that it is at least alittle easier.. than before.

I do have to tell them that I have to go to court on the 23rd, so I hope I have that day off.. I can drop the kids off that day to school .. because I have to be at court.. by 8:30 to meet with the district attorney..

Well, tonight Papa is going to fix the Tri Tip.. on the Rotisserrie.. so.. it should be pretty good..
Whoops.. I better get to the bank and deposit my unemployment check.. we're getting low on funds.. in there.. :(

Hugs,

Hi Bobbie,

CONGRATS ON GETTING THE CALL BACK :D happy for you :c( for myself.

I don't think you are selfish ....... I THINK YOU ARE PRACTICAL. Well I had better get going and start dinner .... I hope to chat with you later tonight. Take care. As always, Monica

Ducky, I just wanted to stop in and say a quick Congratulations on getting the job! I hope you stay happy and on track, and that the kids will be able to find another way to school and back. Take care and I will be chatting with you soon! :)

Lisrey :spring:

Good Morning Bobbie,

Just stopping by to post a quick hello before I go out side and work in the backyard :rose: bed.

Wanted you to know I called Barnes & Noble and they are going to order the Mr. Food Yes You Can ...... :D ..... so I will get an early Mother's Day gift (but :laugh: I will ask for more ....LOL whether I get it is of course another story).

Make it a great day my friend, Love you lots :hug: :spring: Monica

Hi,

It is a gray day here in Southern Oregon. Last night we had our snow level at 2000 feet and there was a dusting of snow on the mountains around us (Our elevation is about 11-1200). When I took my grandbrats to school this morning, there was more snow on the mountains around Grants Pass and it was cold and dreary.

I have been moving around my house getting it all cleaned before I start work again. When I start hurting I take my break here at the puter.. for about 15-20 minutes. My goodness.. there is still alot of areas to clean up.. :(

I am pleased to announce that I maintained last week, which is a good thing, since I was having difficulty sticking to not smoking. I will succeed in kicking the habit... I am finding that I am not enjoying smoking as much as I did before which is a good thing... With working, it should be much easier for me to quit..

Well, my break is over.. and I have things to get done before I pick up my grandbrats.. after school.. they are coming here today as they CLEANED their room yesterday..

Hugs,

Hi,

I am doing ok... I stepped on the scale today and saw a loss.. so.. hoping that I will still see that loss on Saturday my regular weigh in day... I have been doing pretty good with my eating and drinking water this week.. and trying to remember to take my meds..:)

Today, I got a call from my "employer" and I have to go to Medford to ... choose my medical benefit plan or I get a rotten default policy. Yuck.. so. took my shower.. and am ready to head out.

I am going to eat lunch before I go.. so I won't be tempted to stop anywhere.. except getting my.. latte` sugar free syrup and Fat Free Milk.. :) - I have been drinking decaf.. too.. so I am not so wired at night..
:D

Tonight Papa wants Pizza.. so I think I will make me a huge.. dinner chef salad.. with spinach, romaine and other specialty lettuces.. and add some egg and tuna to it... that way.. I have my meal.. with all the goodies..

I have been really doing great staying out of the ice cream that was left from.. Mike's birthday on Sat.. LOL But Papa.. hasn't.. LOL which is great.. in my opinion.

My blood sugars are still up and down.. but.. I am confident that they will return to the normal range soon. Of course I have been saying that for a while.

Well, going to fix a quick lunch.. maybe my tortilla wrap.. and head out.. Take care.. all

Hugs,

Hi all,

Well, I go back to work tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 til Midnight for my retraining and then I start my job Monday Morning at 7:30 am til 4 pm .. I can't wait.. I NEED THE MONEY.. lol

Papa is home today.. :) and is still cleaning our carpets.. he has been doing one room at a time.. and the only rooms that are left to do... are our bedrooms.. but that will wait for another day when we can get everything moved around. The rugs look really nice.. and we have vowed that we will purchase a rug cleaner when we have the extra money. We borrowed this from our daughter's friend.. and it is working great..

And with Papa home, he loves to cook.. so.. Your guess is as good as mine about what the menu for tonight will be.. 8-|

As far as my blood sugars go... they are still high..but are coming down alittle now... thank goodness. Out of the last couple of months.. My highest reading was 261 and I have 41 reading in the 156 to 299 range. and 13 in the targeted range. with an average of 184. They are getting better though. This week they have been in the 117 to 184 range .. My routine has been so weird these days. Part of the trouble with my readings is sometimes I don't remember when I have eaten, and then I take my b/s too soon.. I need to start writing that down I guess..

My goal for this next week is to lower my blood sugars and with me going back to work, I am sure that they will improve if I can stay away from the...Truffles.. LOL.. and all the other goodies.. Now, I will definitely take the fruit.. and eat that :)

I am concerned about this because good health isn't attainable unless the sugars are under control. My eating has been good, as well as my exercising, so it will get better.

Well, got to get some more things done before Papa.. decided to.. clean the carpet in the.. puter room.. OH MY.. I have alot to throw out in here.. Pitch, Throw, Bend, Pitch Pitch, Throw.. I will be getting alot of.. bending exercise.. :)

Hugs,

Hi all,

I have be MIA for a couple of days... Friday Night I had my training course in order to return to work.. by the time I finally got to sleep after I got off at Midnight.. it was almost 3 am but I was up and active.. at approx 8 am ..

And the grandbrats were here.. so, I wanted Misty to finish reading her book so she could finish her report.. and she didn't bring it.. so that meant a trip to Grants Pass to pick it up.. then.. she told me that she was going to meet her dad and a friend at 3 pm.. and I told her.. she couldn't go unless her report was done.. OMG the tears flowed.. She said.. I haven't seen my Dad in 4 months.. and ... etc.. I told her. (Nasty Nana here) get the report done.. and if your dad will pick you up at my nail appointment then you can go. but I am NOT driving you home.. and wait for him to show up.. (he is ALWAYS VERY VERY LATE) ..

Well, I made her type her notes on the book and then I went to several websites and got pictures of .. Dolley Madison.. (Dolly Madison) and printed them out.. She had wanted to put it on a Poster board, but she has to walk to school in the morning farther than she has before.. and I know the Poster Board would be a mess.. so.. we just put it in a folder.

Then.. when her dad picked her up.. I then.. bought Mike a slushie.. I know. I said No slushies for 2 wks.. but.. he doesn't get to spend any time at Misty's dad's .. (which is a good thing)

I am proud to say I lost 3 lbs last week.. I guess it must have been all that running around.. LOL.. I did..

Well, it is pretty late here.. and.. I have to be up and ready to work.. tomorrow morning.. I am scheduled to have Tuesday off.. then I work thru Sat.. from 7:30 - 4 pm.. great hours.. this time. I don't have to be there at 4 am.. or 6 am like I did in the past..

Well, I am going to take my shower.. and.. go to bed.. 5:00 comes early.. :)

hugs.

Congrats on the THREE pounds! Wow that is so great! You are on a roll now. And things should only get better now that you are working, right? :)

I have missed you the past couple of days. Glad your training went well & hope you are enjoying your first day back on the job. Go, go, Ducky!! :rose:

I am off to get my new tires today...

Lisrey :D

:) CONGRATS ON YOUR SUCCESS Bobbie,

Three glorious pounds gone forever ... did you use the Plate Method?

I gained but I am not depressed about it ..... am back on track so I will have a positive to report next week. I will email today's 100 Plus recipe to you. I had better get back to doing my chores.

Glad everything is going well .....with the job; and keep me posted on the blood sugars. Always, Monica

Wow three pounds Yahhoooo :rose:
Weekends are always crazy it was good to catch up on how you are doing. I am glad things are moving along hope the job doesn't wear you out.
CJ

Wow, what a day..

This morning the grandbrats were here early and were asleep on the couch and lounge chair in that order.. Fed them breakfast and then drove them to school this morning. I had planned.. to put my dinner in the crockpot before I took them to school. then. have a couple cups of coffee and then go for a facial at the beauty school..

Well, I had to drive home, after I dropped off the grandbrats at school.. and put dinner in the pot.. :) I then drove back and had my first ever facial.. for $6.25 at the beauty school.. WHAT A TREAT.. OMG.. it was soooooo great.. totally relaxing and.. refreshing at the same time.. (My hair dresser is taking this course in so she can do this at her new shop).. WOW.. totally enjoyable hour.. of being pampered.. :)

I am going to ask her if she does full massages.. I think that would be great.. ...

I worked on.. cleaning up our bedroom.. dusted.. the.. whole room.. and.. picked up Papa's corner. LOL.. I haven't been drinking Ginger ale much. and he had.. 4 or 5 2 liter bottles.. empty in his corner.. LOL.. well. they are now.. ready to go to the recycler for.. our 5 cents back.. :) He has been hoarding them.. I guess.. or hiding them..

I still am concerned about my memory issues.. it is getting so bad around here.. I can't believe it.. I still haven't found my letters of recommendation.. they have been lost since the beginning of February.. (I have all the envelopes.. lol though) but.. I did get some copies.. from an application that I put in .. last year. but not all of them.. :( Then.. I forgot.. where I put my keys, glasses, and my watch.. I ususally keep them in the same place.. so I don't have this trouble.. and.. they weren't there.. :( I finally found them.. but they weren't in an area.. that.. I would normally put them.. I have also misplaced.. the key to our .. safe.. and I needed some papers out of it. .. and.. the papers weren't in there.. :(.. so.. I put them somewhere else.. Any suggestions on how to improve this old broad's memory..

I think, I am scaring Papa.. alittle because.. now I have to tell him where I put things.. instead of telling him where things he leaves around are.. Then I have been using a list to go shopping.. and.. Now I have to have Papa check it over.. because.. I.. have been duplicating... what I am buying.. but sometimes I forget to bring it shopping. OH MY.. losing one's mind.. really.. isn't fun.. but it does add quite a bit of excitement to the house.. LOL.

Well, it is getting late here.. I have to get.. some.. good sleep tonight as I won't have a day off until Sunday.. and. 5:ish comes pretty early every day.. LOL

Hugs,

Hi all,

I am still in 7th Heaven with the facial I had yesterday.. my goodness.. it was definitely worth the beauty school prices.. and I will definitely go again.. :)

Today was a busy day at work.. lots of calls for roses and fruit baskets for Mother's Day gifts.. On Monday, one of my calls was monitored.. and.. I got an exceed expectations.. which I am very pleased.. My tongue is so thick.. lol when I am talking.. and I just need to get my confidence level back up.. where I know it should be.. but.. these last few months off work.. really hurts me knowing the catalogs.. oh well. if you call.. my work with an order.. please don't hang up on the person who... is stuttering.. and.. thick tongued.. LOL
:D

Tomorrow and Friday are Papa's days off.. and I think where he is working there will definitely be some changes.. and possibly more.. responsibility for him.. (HOPE MORE PAY TOO) The company has an employee and company evaluator there to evaluate the employees and how management treats everyone.. one poor guy.. has been getting alot of bad reports from ALL THE OTHER EMPLOYEES. The owner personally went to Papa.. and told him to take all the time he needed to.. discuss what is going on with the company and people.. AND.. to NOT leave anything out.. He might be in the office.. all day.. LOL knowing Papa.. and. his hearing.. LOL

My blood sugars today.. were in the 140 range.. still coming down.. hopefully by the end of the week. they will be . just right.. Working has been helping me.. with my smoking.. and I am now down.. to 4 cigarettes to day. which is great..

Well.. I am going to jump into the shower.. and.. pick out my clothes for tomorrow. hope it is again near 80 degrees :)

Nite.. all. .
Hugs

Let's Try this again..

I am so tired of starting a message and getting it almost done.. and. getting bumped off my computer because of my cable modem connection.. It is truly frustrating.. :X-(

I have just spent over an hour complaining to the cable company about this.. and they had the NERVE to tell me that.. I would have to Pay $75.00 an hr to have them correct the problem.. which was because the original guy who set it up.. wanted to get in and out.. so he could go on vacation.. and connected it WRONG

So after almost a year.. of this.. I they tell me.. that I have a extremely low connection that I can't run my digital service with my modem.. NO DAH.. Lets see how many times I get bumped off now.. that I have the cable modem connected right to the cable outlet...

Then they charge me the "wire guard" of $2.99 so I don't have to pay for the service call.. and they will fix it the right way... so much for FREE INSTALLATION.. they will come and FIX IT.. on Thursday.. maybe.. LOL Poor Papa.. has to sit here all day on his day off though.. they couldn't tell exactly what time they will be here.. so anytime between 8 am and 4 pm.. what a deal.. LOL
:(

I didn't lose last week.. I maintained.. that is great though :)
When I get home from work, I am very tired - and have been using my crockpot for dinners. But on Thursday and Friday, Papa cooks.. and.. he cooks good food, but it isn't really food that fits my program.. and he still can't get the message.. One of these days.. he will catch on.. LOL I think I have to
:coach: him on that one.. :)

Well, as far as work is going, I have been really busy, but yesterday was a slow day... not that many incoming calls.. for Mother's Day Gifts.. but I expect this week it will be very busy.
and our gift items will dwindle quickly. Some of the most popular gifts are already sold out.. because when the people got their catalogs.. they immediately called in.. and ordered for Mom's day. Smart People.. LOL

So far I am still scheduled for this week and next... but we will see. I sure enjoy the money. I did find out some great news about my benefits.. when I am laid off again.. they will continue to pay my benefits for the remainder of the month I am laid off in. and the following month.. then I will have to convert to the cobra plan.. it is great insurance.. so I will definitely do that.

Well, I better get to starting to fix our dinner.. We're having pork chops. 1 for me.. and 2 for Papa.. spinach steamed and carrots, pesto roasted potatoes, huge mixed green salad.. and tonight I am going to make a dessert.. it's Monica's Lemonade Cheese Cake.. I have a craving for that..

Well, I best.. get going and get started Papa will be home in about an hr. and a half.. and I want to have dinner on the table..

Hugs,

Glad to hear you had a successful week of maintaining! I know how hard it is to get those men to cook food that will help us lose... :( Sounds like work is wearing you out but I know you enjoy it. Hope you are feeling better with your cough and that you are able to get in some of that good ol' exercise! :ex:

Keep up the positive spirit ~ we are doing it!!

Lisrey :D

Sorry I didn't have a chance to chat with you longer.

I will probably be back online around 10 p.m. (need to check the blood sugar again).

CONGRATS ON MAINTAINING..... :up: those maintains are always BETTER THAN THOSE GAINS. I will be weighing myself tomorrow.

I am going to have Les take my picture ..... I bought a red pants outfit ..... I haven't worn red in years . Always the conservative dark blue, brown and black.

Make it a great week ..... and thanks again for everything. Always, Monica

Well, this is the second time I have written this tonight.. and I forgot what I said in the last journal entry.. darn it. I can't wait to have this cable connection fixed.. this is making me really mad.. X-(

Today it started out pretty nice, cold but nice.. then later in the afternoon the clouds started coming in.. then tonight while I was fixing dinner.. we started to have some Thunderbumpers.. :( so.. I hurried and fixed dinner.. and.. we ate.. the lights thank goodness didn't go out.. though..

I fixed chicken stir fry and made a bowl of lentil soup for me.. it tasted really good. I think I am going to have to make Papa bigger lunches.. because he is starving when he gets home.. and grabs the bag of chips.. while I cook dinner.. Tomorrow I am going to throw some turkey in the crockpot.. and make turkey something.. LOL

I talked with our daughter, and her ex-husband is having their son (who he has custody of because of child support issues and that was the only way she could get him to consent to a uncontested divorce) stay with her.. Apparently his new girlfriend is kicking THEM OUT.. and he now has to find another place to live.. I am actually happier about this because the poor kid in my opinion is really not in a good environment. Dad has been taking drugs, and my JR doesn't even have good clothes or shoes to wear to school because DAD is more interested in his clothes and.. drugs.. I guess. I have been told that JR now sleeps on a mattress on the floor in a filthy house.. :( that is no way.. to treat any child... Our daughter has contacted the authorities and.. hopefully they may step in. She thinks the only thing that is holding her ex in giving her custody of JR is him having to pay child support for two kids... Misty.. and JR.. Please say some prayers for the benefit of the kids.. and that they will be in an environment where they can grow and be happy.

I am going to get this posted and may come back alittle later.. depending on how tired I am to finish up..

"YOUR FUTURE DEPENDS ON MANY THINGS, BUT MOSTLY ON YOU!" Frank Tyger

Take care and make a difference tomorrow..
Hugs.

I am going to say a prayer to the man upstairs Bobbie .......

Make it a great day ......LOVE