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All I've done is relaxed (OK slept) most of the morning away.  Listening to my son and husband discuss the editing of the 4 papers my son has due tomorrow when he was on a holiday break.

I woke up and weighed myself at 474.6 - so I have dropped some water weight.

The house is  quiet and not a creature is stirring, not even a mouse!!  Angela and Garner left yesterday evening.  Good to see them.  Good thing that they dont live any farther away than they do!

Angela got a recipe for persimmon salad that was delish!     had fuyu persimmons, pommigranite, toasted pine nuts, lime juice, lil olive oil.  It was so good.  Even, David who thinks that he doesnt like persimmons, liked it.  We had the usual fixins for dinner, besides the vegetarian meatballs that I made. 

I am still working on my idea for Xmas gifts for the extended family.  Am making a basket of food mixes and all they have to do is to add the liquid and make it.  Am doing the meals for a whole day.  For breakfast

• muffin mix
• jar of home made persimmon jam

• a coffee blend

For supper

• soup mix
• dilly bread mix...or something like it
• cookie mix

I need to find some other ideas.  I looked on line and got some ideas there.  Claire, do you have any suggestions?

have a God day!!  love, Karen

More Basement Kittehs.  For those who are not familiar with lolcats, basement cat is the devil and ceiling cat is the "great spirit"

Saturday was just as boring and uneventful as expected.  I kept falling asleep, dropping my book with a thud and was unable to finish watching any TV show.  Sigh.  The visiting nurse called and was running behind.  Asked if she could come Sunday morning - well why not.  She should be here around 9.

Plan for today:  Get in a morning nap so I can go shopping with Bill.  I decided that we can go to the supermarket where the pharmacy is to save effort.  I don't need much so even it their prices are a little higher it won't matter much. I am so looking forward to getting out!

Menu for today:  breakfast - boring old oatmeal again.  Lunch - thawed some chunky bolognese sauce (unsalted) and will cook a little pasta.  Supper - don't know.  Snacks - more fruit and boring old rice cakes.  I manage to get my 1450 calories by eating second helpings but don't really have an appetite when everything tastes so unsalty.  I am craving salt like anything and no amount of lemon juice or spices makes up for it.

I am a total grump this morning.  I couldn't go back to sleep so I'm up.  At least the wind has stopped.  I thought the howling would drive me nuts the past two days.  I won't inflict you with any more whining.  Be back later if I have something good to say.

Today:  Work on my attitude and try to be more positive. 

LOL.

It has been a good day today even with the news from the vet, (Read my previous entry about that if you are interested).  The day started off well, great blood sugars and well rested. Off to the vet we went, and then more CC for me.

I made a ham stew for lunch today and had one last turkey salad sandwich.  The stew has ham, french cut green beans, onions and red potatoes in it.  The candian steak seasoning is what really makes it.

The weather was good so I woke DH from a nap on the recliner to help with raking the leaves.  I haven't done yard work in a long time, but for some reason, I was motivated to do it and was able to do alot more than normal.  Sure, my shoulder hurt for a little bit but I took a break and it calmed down. So breaks is what I need for this body until I get the muscles in working order.  This weight loss journey has been a long one and I am up to the chore.  I am looking at the end result of where I want to be and just can't wait until that time comes, whenever it will be.  My husband is anxious for me to be tiny again.

I think at times he is not as proud of me as he should be. Then other times, I feel the unconditional love. Does that make sense to anyone?  Have you ever felt that way about your spouse?  I know I get comments from my father all the time and my mother has nothing to say  except  she shouldn't talk because she is bigger than she should be also. Of course, she is 74 years old and doesn't have as many health issues as I have.  There are times when I really resent my genes and more times I am thankful I have the parents GOD intended for me to have.  I get unconditional love there and always have. No matter what!

I missed during this holiday season not playing our normal games, from Thanksgiving to New Years we play Yahtzee, Monopoly, Sorry, and Life but that hasn't happened so far.

Now for the news about my husband work prospects.  He has been connecting with some of his previous co-workers through the internet and there may be some job possibilities he may be contacted about. He has already put a bug in this one fellas ear that he is out looking.  But the circumstance about that is he told my husband that they are having to make a decision about a person they are considering letting go soon.  He said this is the only way he could hire my husband. My DH is not happy about that circumstance so he is waiting for them to call him instead of him calling them.  I don't agree with that but . . . maybe he knows this guy better than I do afterall he worked with him 15 years.  Wish us luck. 

That is all for this evening. I have been on calorie count for the better part of the day today. At one point I commented on a forum about a person who has an ED and was so proud that her parents were happy that she is eating good and gaining weight. A comment upset me so I replied. After reading the persons profile, it indicated they have mental issues, so that explains the condensending manner this person comments all the time.  It is a shame this is mirrored into another persons life.

I too have a mental disorder also,which may be seen at times by my post that are less than cheery, but I do my best not to affect anyone and remain cordial.  There is no sense in projecting a negative attitude for someone who is trying to seek help,in my opinion.

Sorry for a little of this and that in this post. If anything you got to know me a little better and my life as it stands on this journey. From doing yardwork, family life, foods, goals and medical issues I contend with.  Thanks for reading and take care and God Bless.

Still here, still struggling.  Had a bad day yesterday - I was fine all day, really good at the restaurant then completely caved at desserts afterwards.  It started with one tiny slice of birthday cake then a lemon square slyly beckoned me.  Next thing I knew I was looking at a plate of crumbs and sticky fingers and starting to feel the buzz of a sugar/caffeine high. 

Today I hung my head in shame and have been really good all day.  Most important thing is to remember to keep going with the plan.

135 whooooooo! That was my revised goal for Dec 18th, so I guess I can try to go a little lower by break. My original goal of 130 is probably still a bit steep, but maybe 133 or 132 would be really awesome!

Weight 225 pounds. Bedtime 10:30 PM, up at 9 AM. I slept in, but I needed it because my sleep was pretty disrupted because my bedroom was too cold. Good thing I have a duvet!

It snowed yesterday, but not as much as I'd feared: only an inch or two. The clouds cleared off shortly after sunset.

It's still quite cold in my apartment. I have the heat turned all the way up but I depend on the building hot water for my heating, and it's obviously not hot enough. Funny - it's not a huge difference in temperature outside from last week but I guess it's enough.

Weather: -2C, forecast high 2C.

Congratulations to all of you who have steadily had a decrease in your weight!

I had to face the music this morning.  Over the last few days my back has been acting up and hurting real bad. 

For the umpteenth time, here I go again!  No surprise to see my weight has climbed back up from 480.0 (9.4 gain since November 16th).  The plus size is I'm moving and mobility is getting better as each day goes by.

This morning I have started with an apple, cereal and 1/2 glass non fat milk.

Edit: The vet visit - Sandy's back leg has a spot that is inflamed and we need to apply medicine to it twice a day for two weeks.  This spot could be a tumor forming, but no confirmation yet. The nails were trimmed and she seemed to be walking a little bit better.  There seemed to be a bit of a soreness in the joint area of her first toe. So we will need to watch.

Of course, she was ready to get out of there so that explains the walking better. LOL. The spot on the back where her elbow is a lesion that is nothing to worry about.  The main thing we went for was her surgical leg.  It has the movement in there and it has arthritis in it, which is to be expected. She is doing ok on that aspect.  The bill wasn't as much as I thought it would be so we were able to pay for it and not charge it.

Take care and have a blessed wonderful day.

No the heater wasn't cranked on higher. You've got to be kidding me?  The DH is a control freak!  He has the thermostat pre-programmed to go no higher than 68. And let me tell you for a diabetic that is cold on the tootsies.  I wish he would take care of me the way I take care of him at times.  It just goes to prove women are more in-tune with the emotional aspects of a life.

Anyhow, we are going to the vet this morning to get Sandy looked at.  Her leg is seeming to give her some problems.  This is the one she had surgery on a little over a year ago and also another leg she is limping on. The poor thing. I don't think she knows which one to favor.  Lets just pray there isn't anything the matter with either one. That the one is just nails that were badly cut and grew out wrong creating a problem.  Lets hope it doesn't cost over 35 dollars either.  That is all I have budgeted for unexpected expenses. That includes the doctors bill I have for Beautys eye this month. Luckily I already paid them at the beginning of the month.

Its 5 months that DH has been out of work. I am getting tired again.  I think I will be going to lay down after the vet. My belly, belly is upset and probably because i had the stupid turkey salad for breakfast, Yes, for breakfast.  Rotten me, for being lazy not to make toast and butter.  But I did have the healthy orange juice.

Well, that is pretty much it. I will update the top of this post with the findings on Sandys legs.

Take care much love. >> > > God Bless.

It seems the best I can say about any of my days is it wasn't too bad.  At least on Friday I didn't feel exhausted.  By late in the afternoon I was falling asleep in front of the TV,  Bubba seemed to like that and slept on his pillow wilth his head on my chest most of the time.  It was nice except when he'd decide to pat my on the face with his paws. 

I'm bored.

Plan for today:  another do nothing day of rest.  The visiting nurse will be here to check on me.

Menu for today:  Breakfast - oatmeal with milk.  Lunch - vegetable soup and cucumber and tomato salad.  Supper - the salmon I planned for last night (had vegetable soup instead)  Snacks - apples, and will these tangerines never be finished?

The wind really kicked up last night and is still howling past my window.  I turned on the heat for a little while, until I got into bed.  This morning it's on low to get the chill out of the air.  I moved my african violet away from the vent and will get some help to move the big plant too.  All my houseplants are thriving. 

Today:  Curl up with a book and listen to the wind rage outside.