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Did some walking today to get out of this slump.

Breakfast was toast and OJ

Lunch was a whopper Jr. a few fries and ice tea no sweetner

Dinner having ham and bean and I had a salad.  Not sure where I am calorie wise, because I haven't entered it.  Snacks tonight will be Sweet and Salty Trail mix and airpop popcorn.

Thats pretty much it.

Take care and God Bless All

Edit: I did a weigh-in 262.2 (not normal conditions) which means I actually had a loss.

My DS is now back at college for two weeks then his semester ends.  One last semester and he is on his way into the workforce.  The actual working world of adulthood.  Hard to believe he is an adult and hard for me to imagine that I am that old.

Now on the weight front, I haven't weighed in.  I missed Saturday because we had no meeting. I already ate today and feel cold and under the weather.  I think I have been slowly getting sick and that is why the complaints lately.  It just hasn't latched on.

I had a granola bar for breakfast and a glass of milk.  That's pretty much it.

Take care and God Bless.

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.

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.

You won't catch me in the stores this holiday season.  I don't believe in going out and purchasing gifts of extravagance and I don't have the money.  The best that is going to be done here is to purchase some videos on line that are used from Familyvideo.com.

There will be no weigh in this Saturday as our chapter is closed.  I guess enough time for people to gather their weight back into control from the holiday.  I honestly thought we'd be somewhere doing something.

I will be making turkey and dumplings, well, see how it goes from here.  Not sure If I should be putting chicken boullion in the pot , but there sure isn't any turkey boullion,.  Right now, I feel kinda punny again. Low blood sugar this morning and it was a bit high when I went to bed last night. 186 at 10:45.

Well I did have good blood sugars all day until the night where it went higher. I guess it was a delayed reading.

Today is my day out with my friend,  I am not sure I am going to go out. I havent' decided yet.  Well, gotta go and make some food .

Take care and God Bless. . . .

I am here to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving.

I have been away from the computer yesterday.

Sorry I missed you all.

Computer problems, so Wish you all a great Holiday.

If you're reading this, your are as addicted to CC; as I am.   LOL.

Take care and GOD BLESS>

Yippers, I went back to bed after breakfast this morning and lo . . . just got up. Total of 3 extra hours of sleep and I still be feel Blah. That is ok, have lots to do and hopefully that will keep me going for the day until I totally exhaust out.

Weigh-in today 262.4, I see my legs are swollen because my socks are tight. Yeah, this old lady sleeps with socks. Any how, pretty much for today.  Going to eat something give Beauty her medicine and start the major picking up of things today, again.  I hope I don't get any mail that are bills.

Take care and God Bless.

I just realized that I am doing pretty good all things considering.

You'll get over it...' It's the clichés that cause the trouble. To lose someone you love is to alter your life for ever. You don't get over it because 'it' is the person you loved. The pain stops, there are new people, but the gap never closes. How could it? The particularness of someone who mattered enough to grieve over is not erased by anyone but death.

As I read this I realized this is the season for some of great sadness.  It was apparent by one of my friends who wrote this. So, today, I celebrate life, health and safety.  I am blessed with a wonderful family, pets, housing, food and health (as it could always be worse).

I decided that I was going to weigh in on Wednesday the day before Thanksgiving.  It is said in my Diabetes Self Management magazine there are a couple of reasons why a person has stalled weight loss.

They are if you are eating to maintain energy for the exercise you are doing. This is really basically for diabetes who eat to bring up their blood sugar.  But the KEY ONE THAT I KNEW about but always forgot to mention to those of you who this applies to is.  SLEEP.  You must be getting between7-9 hours straighted RESTED Sleep.  No not what time you go to bed and GET UP.  Actual sleep time.

If you are interested in the magazine, I am sure you can find the article in

www.diabetesselfmanagement.org

"Why can't I loose weight" is the article title. On page 8 if that matters to get it from the website.  NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

Take care and I am having a good day.

Edit:

For lunch I had crab meat and sauce. Really didn't feel like eating much of anything else, so I didn't.   For dinner I had leftover homemade beef stew, while Dh had the left over homemade chicken noodle soup and crackers.  I also added crackers and cheese to my meal also.  Dosed my self with insulin and we will see where it puts me in a couple of hours.

I have developed my own food fight for cc: If you wish to participate come and join in.  I already threw Pecan Pie to someone. What will you throw at me.  The whole idea here is to see what you will get rid of.  Enjoy the game.

I have shoulder pain at the rotor cuff.  And the hip pain is in the distant background, but I know it is still there.  I am only climbing the stairs to go to bed/nap.  I have spent an extra 3 hours in bed again today.  I got up at 9:45 and laid back down at 10:45 and just woke my lovely self up because the old back got cold and so did the feet.  The blankets fell off me. 

The house was quite, snoring was going on but it wasn't the DH . . Imagine who it could be.  It was Sandy my wonderful dog that I spent an entire year with recuperating from ACL surgery.  Remember all that stuff you guys.  Well the weather is hitting her and arthritis has set in both the animals and the humans in our house. Darn it is awful getting old. You know?

Well back to the diet front, I had two oats and honey granola bars today with 1% milk. I have been getting that lately because it has a better expiration date on it by about 3 days.  I sure can tell the difference.  My goal is not to weigh in until Wednesday, lets see if I can last.  The pants feel loose and the sweatshirt I am wearing is going further down my body, covering that rear-end of mine. LOL>  Anyhow, I am really pretty good at the moment, so I better get off here and get some things around the house done. I also have three books I have to read before December 8th. Right now my DH is reading. It is funny to see him actually sit down and read and actually focus on it.

Take care and God Bless.

It never seems to fail me, you wonderful friends who pray for me and usually on a daily basis something is going on in my life., Probably everyone else has a lot of issues too but I seem to take the cake on that one.  Thanks for the prayers. I just wanted to let you all know I slept pretty good last night.  My DH rubbed me in and I rubbed him in.  I slept under 3 blankets and was really warm and only got up twice for the restroom. and One time early to let the dogs out. Imagine 6 am.

My wake up time today was 9:45 with a bs of 86.  SO things are looking up.  I gave my dear Beauty her meds and she took it pretty well.  Now all I need to do is report my weigh-in to you all

261.2  can you believe that!  I am down. . . . Lets hope it isn't a fluke.

TAKE CARE NOW, GOD BLESS. 

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