Good Morning!

A rainy, windy day on tap for us today. They have changed trick or treating to Saturday night since the weather is going to be so bad tonight. We never get any trick or treaters, but I do buy a small bag of candy just in case and then DH eats it.

We went and got our flu shots yesterday so that is done. Quick and easy.

I'll be heading to Yoga around 8, then home for a nice hot shower and probably not much else. I do have to make something for dinner tonight, chicken something or other.

I'm thinking about getting a part time job again. I just spend too much time sitting here doing nothing. I may look into our local grocery store. I don't want to be a cashier, but they have a lot of different jobs. I want something active. I notice that a lot of the people who work there have been there for a long time, so they must treat them pretty well. I need something to do thru the long winter ahead. A little extra spending $$ would be ok too. I was also thinking about looking into Starbucks. I just don't know if I could learn to make all those fancy coffee drinks. OY!

Well, I got up at 4:30 and woke DH up, so now he's up too. I tried to be quiet, but oh well. We are such early risers!

Jaz....you asked if my kitchen has a fireplace. Well, technically, yes, but it is not functional. Our house actually had 4 fireplaces, but they have all been closed up. We still have all the mantles, but no working fireplaces. My kitchen stove sits under the mantle from that fireplace.

Sorry your TI dressing didn't turn out as you hoped. Try again!

Trig....did DH have a good trip to Virginia & back? It was probably a long day for him. My DH used to drive a bit for a local car dealership, but then he got the part time Rec Authority job and is happy as a clam.

Is your daughter enjoying school this year? What year is she in?

Well, today is an "eat" day. I did pretty well with my DD yesterday, though I think I had a few more than 500 calories. I don't strictly count, just try to keep it low. Not much fat, no cheese etc.

I have a bit over 2 hours until I have to get ready for Yoga. More coffee and maybe a yogurt or something lite for breakfast.

Have good days!

Lori I so get ya on the part time job.

after hunt season hubby is gonna ramp up his driving. IF HE can make decent money per week I will allow that to be his job LOL but he ain't sitting around all winter and not pull in some money...I mean come on....and at the same time I have been thinking long and hard on getting something also part time.

for me the killer is 'have to be there' between whatever hrs HAHA

I just despise having my day set for me. I have been rogue and off the clock for SO long. But I get that feeling of sitting around thru a long winter doing nothing mostly is just not good for me either.

but again, I am thinking hard on it before I leap. I would hate to take a position and walk away fast but my brain is in think mode on it all. I so get ya tho.

an eat day...always a good thing LOL

kiddo is freshman, high school.

NOT 1 morning has she played the I feel sick game and want out. She loves it. Keeps her engaged. Her honor classes keep her jumping more. Last year she took tons of time off school cause she was bored as hell....this year like a new kid....my only hope...it lasts the next 3 years HAHA.....but so far so good on this one.


today is dress up day. She got cute cat ear headband. No other costume thing tho…..just gonna sport the cat ear headbard and look like she bothered dressing up LOL

to wear that kitty cat ear headband she has to pay $3. All kids dressing up have to pay $3 to do so.....my gosh this high school knows how to make money off these kids! This school is costing me a fortune. But at least it is directly to the school for support so I can't complain too much oh heck yea I can HAHA

Good morning- I am up early..... well early for ME now!

Big time rains today- ALL day. Poor kids are going to have a hard time trick or treating. Most kids I know go to a party or church or something like that.
The grandson dressed up as a "fireman" and had a church party last night. Of course the princess just went as the princess she is!

Lori- I hear ya on a part time job. I see you as ACTIVE too! Maybe you could do something with a gym, or club or something so you can move around!

Sitting at a desk all day doesn't work for ANYBODY long term! We were never designed to SIT all day!
But there are tons of things you could do active if you just wanted to get out and money isn't the issue.
Heck you could stock shelves and build up some muscle!!! Is there any stores around you?
Anything you wanted to do will get you out and about!

Speaking of out and about- TRIG- your comment regarding the Pork Chop sitting around all winter was funny. I think any guy would love to drive new cars around! Plus he gets a few $$ in the process.

You having a part time gig would have to be on your terms your way. I so do not see your personality strapped down by a desk, or set hours. In a way I have had issues with that too! I can't go back to a cubicle environment anymore. No way no how.
I could see you volunteering at an animal shelter or something. Or even doing something like NIC did delivering meals to elderly shut in's. That however is not a paid position.

It will be interesting to see where you go with that. What about something at school? Maybe the kiddo wouldn't like that. Speaking of the kiddo, so happy to hear she is thriving!!! High school is an entire different ball game!!!
I am thrilled to hear she is challenged by her classes!

Oh- It is pouring here. I know it's raining there!!!! I have to be out and about in it too!!

BLUE/ NIC- HIYA!!!!!! -
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Well I got on the scale today and the 4 pounds is still off. I TRULY think it is due to
1.) That !~#$%^&%$- job is off my chest. Although yesterday I got a call from that Medical director - she finally has that job ready for me.
She called to see if I was rehirable. The answer was no. - Honestly I would not have gone back anyway. Just the entire back and forth on the phone with her and HR put me in a tissy for the day. I can't tell ya how happy I am to be gone.

2.)- I am not sitting behind the wheel for 6-7 hours and then coming home and sitting all night to chart.
Yes I am home, but I am rarely just "SITTING". I am moving around, cleaning, shopping, walking- MOVING!!!!

Speaking of- have an early morning appt. with the Medicaid office! Then a few errands before the skies open up and dump tons more water on us!

Back later. I am not "feeling" chicken. - I am wanting pot roast. Maybe tomorrow.

Whew JUST made it back before the heavens opened!!!!- Seriously saw the "wall of white". Ran in and got Bella to take her out. Bless her, she "went 2 on command" then we both ran back in the garage right as the rain began pelting.

I got everything done I wanted and an extra.
Went and finished up the Medicaid office. I knew I wouldn't qualify for health care, but applied anyway, so that was not a surprise.
They did offer COBRA- for the rock bottom price of 650 a month. NO THANK YOU.

I did however get food stamps- a hefty amount for single ol me to boot. That was a nice shock. Hopefully I won't use it more than once or twice tops!

So, I was sitting in the Medicaid office waiting my turn when the gal next to me was sorta crying. I offered her a tissue. She said she just got canned from a job she loved. It came out of no where she said. Guess where she worked- you guessed it.
I told her I was too! She said her entire office was called into a meeting - and boom. They were escorted out. I said the plus was they called a meeting and told you take your purse. NEVER good.

The processor for both of us was the same person. She said to me- WTF is going on there????????? You two are not the first this week.
She is single with kids - dang!
She will do ok I think - being young with little kids and on her own. Tough though.
She told me she was in sales- so I dunno...........

Stopped to get the last bit of meds I could get before they DC my insurance tomorrow. I was able to get everything but the statin. Walmart gives that one away for free. So I am good. I only take 3 meds anyway. Oh 4 I forgot my estrogen. I miss that one half the time anyway. I am going to start weaning myself off that one. It has been almost 3 years. The average time ladies take that is about 5 years.

The EXTRA- I stopped at the library to exchange books for a new stack!

I also stopped and "browsed" the meat section at the grocery. This grocery does mark down their meat. The thing is you need to cook it THAT day. I found a pot roast 1/2 price and marked again. Four bucks for a nice roast. Came home and braised it up and tossed it in the pressure cooker. I added 1/2 jar mushroom gravy and popped the lid on and am letting it do it's magic.
It will be ready about the time I am ready to have my one meal.

I will shred it and put it in a bowl - top it with a spoonful of gravy and chives. Done. Not in the mood for veggies today. Tummy sorta wonky over having to go to the medicaid office. I MIGHT top it with a small spoonful of goat feta. MAYBE.

Pouring here- wow you all should see the trees just like sticks in the wind!
Got my music going and warm smells of home. Lit a candle, and have the cooking show on. Trying to relax a bit.
Tomorrow is another day for the job hunt. Heart not in it today. I put out about 3 yesterday. So I am ok to just not.

Kicking back in my PJ''s, I put them back on. I am in for the rest of the day- nasty out.

I am feeling good about my eating for the last week or so. I find that when my world spins outta control, my WOE tightens up. I have said that before. It is a comfort to me to know that when other things are gravity issues (out of my control), my WOE is in my hands. Totally!!!!!

So is my attitude. I totally believe in me! I know that it will be ok. I tell myself that when the world world try to make me panic. They don't know me. Had a friend say to me yesterday- Aren't you scared Sh*tless??????- Ummmmm, NO.

This is an opportunity to do something different!!!- I am curious to see what the future has for me!

Have a great HALLOWEEN

Hi all.

Lori---I know what you mean about the part time job for the winter, at least. From my observations there are many places happy and willing to hire seniors. I know when I had my store we started with college students. They were delightful and hip and fun and often not to be counted on. We finally got ourselves a senior sales lady and she was the best. All the difference in the world.

I've always thought a grocery store would be fun. Lively places w/lots going on, and to your desire, lots of physical work to be done. We have amazing grocery stores up here, this city is kind of known for them. Specially fun at holidays, crazy busy, but cozy and cheerful and all that beautiful food!

Trig---So cool to hear about the kiddo's enthusiasm for school. I could tell she was just bored out of her gourd at the last one. She's so smart and she needs a challenge---sounds like she's getting that from those honors classes---smartest idea ever. Not to mention that place sounds like a lot of fun.

Congrats on another pound down! Yep, we must celebrate every single pound down, IMO. They don't come off as easy as they used to, so all the more reason to cheer for every dang one down.


Jaz---So wow, you turned that medical director down flat huh? Was it that the job was not what you'd want to do, or the lack of trust for that company? Probably both?

I could have saved you that trip to medicaid. You have to be really down and out to qualify. Don't get me started on our health care system here---it is so regressive and awful compared to the rest of the civilized world.

And here one of these for you too. on keeping those 4 pounds off. And for all the reasons you stated. I admire and envy the way you pull in tight when you feel other parts of your world out of control. I tend to do the opposite.


Nic---LOVING your e-mails, and off to answer off line. Thanx so much for sharing.

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Yesterday I finally tied up most lose end for BC project, so today was a welcome chill day. The first part of these projects, while creative, require heavy work on the computer---till my eyes cross sometimes, and at about that time I won't return an e-mail or do one more thing on this machine than I absolutely have to. Hence my MIA at times.

I would say I'm at middling mojo region. It's there, but not loud or commanding. I'm sticking to woe enough not to gain, which I can feel I'm not. But won't get near the scale till I've got that thinner feeling, which will come in my next stage of this long journey, I'm sure. It all cycles for me.

Jaz, yea I might be the worst part time worker ever if I have to be 'caged'....I so get that. I thought of volunteering at the horse rescue. Might look into it but while volunteer is great obviously I still would love money for my time but that can't be it all as you know If hubby makes more decent money, like 3-400 per week, I won't bother making any and just let it go. If hubby doesn't make decent on driving etc....or gets a lousey crap job not bringing in much, then I might work to supp.
I hate seeing all my money go out and none come in LOL but we planned for this but after 2 plus years I can't take not seeing any come in anymore LOL Just my personality on it all I guess...heehee

great deal on your meat. I hit a steak deal...mentioned it in Carnivore thread. Love mark downs....save all that money on good meat is a great thing in my book!

Congrats on holding the loss. More will come your way. You are finding yourself in good form. Cool on the food stamps, any and all bucks to good meat!

No you sure don't have to be scared shitless. You are in a thriving area that will cover your career...jobs are there, you will find one that fits. You banked money for this eventuality. You got some help....those food stamps take off a little pressure, enjoy that perk. Unemploy should hit sometime, again pressure off. You have a fab personality. You let things roll as they need, destiny and fate and fortune will settle on you again just that we sometimes have to live the tougher times to get there. You will get there! You are one smart cookie and that all works for ya!

Blue you ain't kidding the lbs don't come off easy I so get that. There is real work involved, I just wish I could get to that mental easy no care stage where I don't have to think about it anymore....still working on it but finding my path heading that way more and more.

Good mojo to you



hey all
hubby driving til around noon....home to take his mom to eye Dr for some procedure as usual.

I am vacuuming etc.
off to grocery in a while. need meat/seafood. freezer getting a bit low. need some good cheddar and some salami and what it takes for me.

DOWN 1/2 lb. Ain't much but the darn things all add up. Noticed it is taking more days to get down that 1/2 lb.....you all know what it is all about.....so the water whoosh down is gone, the carb bloat is gone, the everything fast down the scale is gone LOL so I have to deal with the smaller downs and add them up over time.......so no more scale for a bit.....like 2 weeks. Just gonna do and see where I end up. In a good place I am sure.

I am already seeing that 'leaner lc body' thing happening. I feel it. I noticed the flabby is more tighter, you know, what the low carb eating gives ya and we love it.....so that makes me continue and happy and doing very well on plan.

off to get moving.

great day all

Good Morning,

I just typed a big long thing and hit a wrong button.....poof.....gone. Sigh.

Trig....so glad that DD is enjoying school this year. It's so important to head into high school with a good attitude and a full head of steam! She'll do great!

Jaz....Sounds like your days are busy. I'm sure there is so much paperwork to get filed. I hope it all works out in your favor.

Congrats on that 4 lbs loss! I'm sure just the drop in stress has helped your body let go.

Will you have time this weekend to enjoy your new books?

Nic....loved your email and the photos! It all sounds and looks so wonderful.

Blue....glad you've gotten that project finished and can have some down time. How is your weekend shaping up? Any big plans?

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We had a rough & tumble night here. Terrible wind had us awake several times. We have a tin roof and it makes a rumbling sound when it's really windy. It's still windy this morning, and cold! Brrrr! I'm not planning to venture outside until around 11 when I have to go to my Chiro appt.

Yesterday after Yoga, one of the ladies stopped me to tell me how good I looked. Nice to hear! Then a couple of us were talking about bat wings, saggy skin etc. I said, "Yeah...these saggy arms are what happens when you lose 60 lbs in your 50's." You should have heard them...."What? You did that?? OMG, how great, how did you do it?" When I said that I don't eat many carbs, one of them said "Oh". It was sort of like a slap....like, great that you lost weight, but LC? tsk, tsk. Just a disapproving tone. Anyway, whatever. I'm just so thankful that I found LC and this group to give me the support that is often lacking in the general population.

Well, I ended up applying at both our local grocery store & Starbucks. We'll see if anything comes of either application. I keep going back and forth between hoping I get a call and hoping I don't. Do I really want a job?? I think I do, but yet? I love not having a schedule, but I need to get off my butt! We'll see.

Have good days!

Lori so hear ya on that part time job fence cool you applied for 2 places. Can't wait to hear what goes down.

You got a rocking body girlfriend. LC and your running, yoga and EOD and all has you looking fine. You worked hard for what ya got and I second that you are in great shape!!!!

I hate that lc deflate pfffft comment. ugh. It is what needs to happen and yet so many don't get it. Carbs, ESPECIALLY the crap food of today, is horror. Old time ancient carbs, a few seasonal berries, some tubars with meats, some whatever they could eat and not be poisoned, lol, yea decent carbs in the body cause they were needed for survival til a kill could provide the main food source. Pasta, bread, pure sugar snacks and all junk food, soda, foods injected with who knows what now, everything with long lists of ingredients in a package or can.....that is our problem carbs. Yet so many ain't got a clue on it and never will.

Hey ya gotta just roll the eyes and let it go. I have to do it, we all do it and ya got thru in good form on it.




loved your post today! fun chatting it out, we are all in that same age boat and we all have to see where we are going with it

Good Morning!TGIF- Hey I still love my Fridays!

LORI- I agree with Trig, just eye roll it and move on. You seriously have a rocking body and you are HEALTHY!!!! The general population is sick, overweight, and diabetic and addicted. I am not being harsh. I see it in everyday life. People don't want to hear about what it really takes to get healthy. For the most part, I have learned that.

Not only that you have the food company's pushing the most hated word in MY vocabulary: Moderation. I just hate the fact that medal personal are STILL teaching that EVERYTHING in moderation is ok.
Well........ I will stop because I could go on and on! You are doing fabulous!!!!

It will be interesting to see where you decide to work. I think Starbucks would be so interesting, but it seems complicated and pretty fasted paced. This old body does nothing FAST anymore!

We got that same rain and wind yesterday!!!!- COLD here today. Truly feels like summer is really over! It only took until Nov!!!!!

TRIG- Hey, I am all there with the discount meats. Made my pot roast. It was SOOOOOOO good. I like to eat my meat out of a bowl. I thought it was just me. But they had a fun fact on the morning show. It was a study that people equate comfort food to bowls. The study found that "bowls" were more delicious. It's that funny???

Hey if I was losing half a pound like you- it SOOOO adds up!!!!!

I agree- what we have here is special. We can and do chat out food, carbs, and celebrate victories!

BLUE- - I get you were busy. Hopefully you can kick back and relax a little now that your project is over for the minute!

Mojo- You are right it comes in cycles. But I think when you hit that thinner feeling it is very motivating!!!! Keeps ya sailing on!!!!!
So glad you are "back!!!"

NIC- Guess I should check my email huh!!! HAHAHAHA
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I slept in again today because I totally binged Netflix last night. Watched a great movie. It was a new one they had out. It had Beautiful in the name. I can't remember the first part. I will think of it.
It was just a sweet little movie. Then I moved on to Jack Ryan!!! Started season one.

So cold here this morning! We had a huge front blow through. It took summer with it and it dipped to 40's last night. Had to turn on the heat.

Today IS CLOSET day!!!!- HAHAHAHAHAH. I seriously can't believe how busy I have been. I think it will just be interviews and job hunting. The paper work is over.

I did not turn down the position from the Medical Director. She wanted me to come back- and called HR. I called them too. They told me I was rehirable.
They told her I wasn't. - So it went to review. I was not given the option to even give it a go. I was upset- that once again that decision was taken from me. Because the manager put me in a plan of corrective active (the entire team is)- per policy, you can't take another job within the company for 12 months. I will NEVER go back.
This will be my last post ever I am wasting on that company and what happened. It gave my tummy troubles. My stomach was in knots two days ago, dealing with all of it all over. CAN'T DO IT - moving forward.

Sun is out and it's cold!!!
I will bundle up the pooch and get a walk in. She got stuck inside due to the rains all day yesterday.

I have left over chili, and pot roast. Non cooking day! Kitchen is clean- so I will just warm something up and call it a day! I am thinking Chili- it is cold weather soup, no beans.

Have a great day- Off to look at my emails!

Hi all.

Jaz---Once again, your spirit is remarkable! Which is why long term I don't worry about you but don't like the fear and anxiety you're having to live thru right now. But you're doing it with the right attitude and you have some funds and time and IT WILL work out. Keep slicing those dimes like you did w/the "eat today" roast and that time will be even longer, and I know you know how to do that. Been there myself off and of thru-out life and it almost gets to be like a game---"how to win in the meantime."

Trig---Love reading about your mojo right now. Yes, true, once we've lost the water weight and basic bloat, it gets down to the fat and that takes a bit longer. I'm a pretty slow loser, even when I'm right on the nose on plan. Have been since I lost those hormones in menopause. I'd be pretty happy w/a half pound a day or two. In fact I'd be thrilled to the gills with one or two solid no bounce pounds a week. Only time that's happened for me in recent history was when I got that flu. Not the way one wants to lose it.

Still, I think when our mind is there, like yours is now, it just hastens things even beyond what we eat. I know when I'm losing I don't look for the closest parking space anymore, and I walk to Trader Joe's. Small things but it's like my whole mind set is pushing me along. You're there. Can't wait to get back there.

Lori---Ha. Everything is all about Keto now, so you don't get those looks if you say Keto instead of LC, although the two are very close in plan. I think people think that Keto is cool, Keto is how primitive man ate! Keto IS a form of moderation because it allows more carbs than LC---mostly in the form of brutally rough grain breads, imo. Anyway, LOL, I swear, just start saying you're doing Keto and all will be well.

Although I do understand one doesn't want to do that because one doesn't want to have to hide a perfectly good idea. An excellent idea with lots of ways to do it. That's what eating Low carb is to me, when I'm at my best on it.

On the part time job thing---the freedom I see in it is, so you try it, like you did at Dick's. That held you for awhile and provided fun money. Then when it didn't work for you anymore buh-bye! The good news is this is no longer a career move, right? We can try it out and then try something else again when we feel like it.

Nic---Missing you being right here in day to day life w/us, yet LOVING hearing about your fab experiences abroad. LOL, always loved that old saying "a broad, abroad

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Said it before, will say it again. I seem to have two speeds, bat out of hell or slug on the sofa. I've been the latter for the last couple of days, although knowing myself I do insist on a list of three things accomplished on slug on the sofa days. They don't have to be big, but prefer if they are simply 3 things I've been putting off.

For me today it was changing our sheets, returning a couple of late emails to pals, and a trip to Walgreens for some needed stuff. Oh man, LOL, now I'm boring myself w/my day.

Real good day on the woe. Those have been too spotty lately. But woke up not hungry. Stomach started to growl around 1pm, but since I felt fine otherwise I decided to ignore it and so it will be an OMAD day for me.

Have a NY Strip steak and my beloved TJ sweet potato frites to look forward to.
which adds up to 20 NCs for the frites for the day. I have found if I can do OMAD even 3 days a week, it snaps me in and ups my mojo. Hoping I'm on my way.

We don't have much planned this weekend, and I'm happy about that. We've had lots of social stuff going on---seems like it started w/son's trip here and just kept going. So I'm relieved to see an open weekend and going to try to put it to use by staying at least completely on plan, maybe even doing more OMADS.

I love the fact we have all checked in- even from across the pond!!!

I am just checking in.
HAHAHAHA- I said I was doing the frekin closet all week. Did it get done today nope!

BLUE- I feel ya on taking some relax time. My goodness, I am really getting the importance of something TRIG said. If your body needs something- go with it. If your tired rest or nap, if you aren't hungry don't eat, if you are - eat. Just make sure that it is REAL hunger.

That is a post unto itself - REAL HUNGER!!!!- We all have hunger. Love, energy, acceptance, boredom, fear, all those emotions. That can FEEL like hunger but it isn't REAL HUNGER from lack of food. It is the something else.

I think mindfulness in listening to what we really need and when is so key. It play a part we rarely talk about.
People who eat for other reasons may not even identify it was for a different reason. They just feel that primal instant to FEEL better. So we as Americans feel the need to eat.

I have been mulling over NIC's email. A FIT COUNTY . Wow that sentence was like a shout from the page. WHY????????? What do they do different?
Are they more mindful? Do they do fill those moments with other activities that do not involve food? Are they more mindful about food and eating? I am SOOOOOOO curious.

I really would love to do a tour too- just to see eating habits of different countries and how fit they are. Sure there are study after study that tells us we are a fat country and Europe and most other countries are in better shape. It is one thing to read an article and another to see it, smell it, live it for a minute!

I think Americans believe that any pain can be stuffed down with the latest drive through. Other countries don't do that. It is really go me going with her email. I am a person that asks the WHY?????

I wish I had the money to actually do the book that has been rolling in my head and incorporate some of these questions. See and experience for myself. Maybe someday. I have an old dogger that if I put on a back pack and took off for a year in Europe I know she would not be here when I got back. Maybe there is a compromise I can explore............

I am rambling about my passions....... I am so not content anymore to be just a cubicle employee.......
Ya know getting the AX was the best thing for me- truly.

I am not sure what tomorrow will bring- but I will embrace it. Sorry this post was just thoughts from Jazzer's- head.

Just thinking and wanted to put it somewhere!

Personals tomorrow! Have a great night - late here

It was great to hear from Nicco! Such a great time for her and I am thrilled she is enjoying the heck out of it!


Jaz, yea a lot of the countries are very fit.....a lot are not. Heck I watched the London Fat Show or whatever they called it and then over in Australia was a big documentary on how fat they are getting. More countries are like us than ya think. I was surprised, I don't even know if we are 1 on obesity...so many places were dead on our trail before. Some places are the FIT area. I so love it also. Told hubby a gazillion times I wish ALL American roads were built with bike lanes in mind. Nope. What a diff. it would have made if they planned in a stupid 3-4 ft lane for pedestrians, bikes etc. all over the country. Would have been us so much better

that old rotten company still annoying you? tell them to take that leap maybe they are offering positions cause they think you might sue them....hmmm...lol

you do have your head on right, will easily land on your feet, and I know you are a bit stressed thru it all, who wouldn't be, but concentrate on YOU and what you want and how ya want to do it....you have freedom to re-invent yourself a bit rock it out!

Blue....yea nothing goes fast when we get older other than time
So happy you got the weekend for yourselves. I tell ya the more my day is planned with anything the grumpier I get. I need free time most of the time and I noticed I am getting worse on that. I just require it for mental health. I put in my work time very hard. I put in my little kid rearing time hard. I did it all as it was supposed to be done thru those years and now it is like leave me alone. And I mean really alone. Don't annoy me, don't have schedules for me, don't make me have to do something unless I want to do it LOL I am getting weirder as I get older



Down 1 more lb.
WEE

hubby driving off to hunt cabin. gone a week. then home for 'early Thanksgiving' day with having dinner here with his mom, my mom and us and that is it for that day. no one cares anymore about it.

hubby was cute on that he wanted to have thanksgiving at the hunt cabin with his buddies. He could barely ask me HAHA scared I would freak on him about not doing it here with family etc...….so real sheepishly and real sneaky he was saying it slow like, to come to the point, and then it was like I turn around and say....oh you don't want thanksgiving with us on that day but you want it at the hunt cabin? OMG his eyes got big and round like waiting for the hammer to fall. I said.....sure, we will do it a few days before the 24th and done deal and you can go back to the hunt cabin and have thanksgiving with them. Oh he smiled so big....haha....takes so little for him. Like I care what day we eat a meal together? A thanksgiving meal a few days before thanksgiving is fine and he can run off and do his thing ith the hunt cabin...me and kid will just buy a ton of crab legs and eat our hearts out on thanksgiving day here works fine for us

easy day
nothing much
bit of this and that
all going well here

great day all

Good Morning!

It sure was great to hear from Nic again. She is making me want to go to Holland & Belgium. It all sounds fabulous!

Jaz....your future is open. You know what you need and what will make you happy. Be patient and wait for the right thing(s) to come along. We're here with you thru it all.

Trig...funny how DH was afraid to ask you about being away on Turkey day. I'm like you.....no big deal. I don't get all whipped up about the holidays. It is better for me now that we go to our son's for T-giving and our daughter's for Christmas. I used to do big meals on both of those days and get SO stressed by it all. No more and I am much happier.

Congrats on another pound down!!

Blue...enjoy your downtime this weekend. I have a busy day tomorrow, but today is a do whatever day.

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I am down another 1.2 lbs. I have noticed some new wrinkles appearing on my face. DH is telling me that he doesn't think I need to lose any more weight. Do I really need to get down to that "magic" number that I have in my head? I don't want to look haggard and older than I have to. Maybe 160 should be my magic number instead of 150 now that I'm almost 60 years old? If I decide that 160 is it, then I'm only a bit over 2 lbs away. What to do, what to do.

One thing I do know is that I'm eating today! I woke up dreaming about filet mignon! I made some bacon this morning and had a cup of fat coffee and I'm about to have another. Hungry! Funny that I've lost more this week and I've been eating more fat, even on my DD's. Love it!

I'm going to the meat market and buy myself a tenderloin steak for later today. DH is away all day, so I'll just feast by myself. I won't have another DD until Monday, so I have 2 days to eat just what I want.

Below freezing here this morning. Feels like Winter is truly here. At least the sun is shining which makes it feel a bit better.

Have good days.

Lori....oh boy I bet you love having the big holiday meals at the other houses. I so get that. A big meal is a ton of work and then the cleanup LOL

And wow super congrats on being down!!! You found what works for you definitely and so have I and so far so good!!

And I get ya on the wrinkles and stuff. I get very saggy in the face also.....I got that jowl type area I am not thrilled about when I go lower on the scale. Being fatter it tightens, when I lose the pounds that jaw area of mine makes me insane. And my laugh lines get deeper...….the fat smooths, the less fat means I see things I am not liking one bit.

I am researching the 'non-surgery' procedures out there and also the 'smallest like local anethestic without going to full sleep procedures. I can't go under for plastic surgery, I ain't got it in me HAHA but I can do local shots and have something small done while awake....seeing what new things are out there, they come up with unbelievable easier fixes now for things in the cosmetic surgery line. Just something I have a big desire to research.

You know on weight......You might wanna just keep eating the way you are.....up and down days.....you will lose whatever and your body will stop ya know......it will it a new set point, stop and just cruise along. Maybe that is something to think about.....just let the plan take you along? hmmm......but then again, there are times to stop things so? Interesting to see how ya roll!!



hit the store and back
bacon, pork chops, hamburger
happy shopper LOL

and darn if Lori didn't mention tenderloin and now I want it. But I got a nice ribeye I gotta run thru.....but now it is on my radar......enjoy that steak Lori!!

I hear you on all of your points Trig. Completely agree. I think I will continue to have DD's, at least 2 a week. Also sticking to my LC ways.

I ordered a new pair of jeans this week that are due to come in the mail today. I ordered a size down as the ones I wore this week I could pull down without unbuttoning. If the new ones fit, that will be a sign to stay where I am weight wise....if they are tight, I'll try to lose a bit more.

I just got a phone call from a super nice girl at Giant Food Market where I applied for a job. I have an interview on Monday morning. Here we go!