Today is supposed to be a very blustery day. I guess that means it's good that I gained that 10 pounds over the summer/Fall? Not really, but trying to find something positive to say about this weight gain. I could blame it on a million things (stress, muscle replacing fat, being taken off birth control, did I already mention stress?) but the true reason is that I'm eating like I have no issues with food! WRONG! It needs to end! I want to lose those 10 pounds and more! So send me your good vibes and good thoughts.
So where did I leave off? Oh yes, I was about to go on my sister's weekend. We went to our old stand-by, Grand Rapids, MN and Wildwood Resort. It was absolutely perfect that weekend. The weather was beyond wonderful and we spent a lot of time outside with walks, bonfires and just hanging out. The shopping was disappointing. Many of the shops have cut back on inventory due to the economy. So we didn't buy much, but had a blast. We each decorated our own wine goblets (which was a blast) and then we all had at least one alcoholic style drink from them. Another thing I could blame the weight gain on (alcohol - haven't had any since pre-surgery).
The weekend after that my friends Doug & Susan came for a visit. I had never met Susan but heard lots about her over the years. She and Doug had been friends for many years and finally got hitched a year or so ago (Hmmm..I think it was right about the time I had surgery, so we're approaching 2 years!). Had lots of fun with them and of course ate lots of good food.
I am a few steps closer to going to school this Winter. Finally got my approval processed and now have to take some placement tests (math - ish!). This is not my big idea of fun, but not too many alternatives for me. I continue to look for work and came close to getting a really great job, but they chose someone else. I know the BIG MAN upstairs has a plan for me, but not sure I am being very patient to find out what it is.
In the meantime, Halloween approaches with all it's candy and costumes! I'm going to one party and will be "hosting" the children at the shelter on Halloween night. This of course means being subject to candy and treats! I'll try my best to resist.
Wishing all you readers (uh..maybe both of you?) a happy and safe Halloween!!
Well its about time you upadated your blog ! I have been waiting a long time ...wow! anyway hang in there about the 10 pounds I have been dieting most of my adult life and kind of figured out a little something that has helped me loose a few pounds is I no longer eat junk durning the week I have it mostley on weekends as a treat, I have lost 25 pounds since I stuck to this and I just take it one day at a time, and try not to get impatient with myself for not doing so good during the week...hope that helps!! take care !!
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Hey Schmidt-Dahl! Sorry, I just seem to forget that anyone reads this any more! I'm glad you are, so it's not like I'm "talking" to myself! I just have to really stop buying the junk and then I can't eat it! Since I'm unemployed right now, I'm home a lot and so hard to say no to myself if it's in the house! But I get what you mean! Glad you are able to control yourself! Hope to see you soon!?
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