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Too much of everything,
All winter long, that's for sure.
I again tip the scales at 144.
But I have lost three pounds already,
By being steady,
In resolve.
Actually spring has been the saviour, with weather allowing lots of dog walking and gardening. I may have weighed more but I did not touch the scales until I was certain it would be a rewarding experience. When I noticed some waistbands becoming more comfortable I just knew I had made some gains - err, make that loss.
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Bertrand Russell: "One of the signs of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important."
Whew. What a relief.
/gingerly lowers ceiling brace.
That was a long night.
Exercise today was taking the dogs for their Freedom Run in the bush. I'm sure the heat helped burn extra calories as I hiked around.
Tonight dh returns from his family holiday and chores will be divided up again. *big grin*
It is Canada Day - our national holiday and the country seems to be at rest if not at peace for the day. Now it is finally my turn.
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Bertrand Russell: "One of the signs of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important."
I read that the most effective weight loss tool was to document what you eat.
HA!
I did it before so let's get back at it.
Breakfast is a time honoured tradition. Three cups of coffee, with respect to my post-menopausal state, and my cereal. It is always Kellog Vector now, a wheat flake and with soya beverage (natural taste) as the topper.
During the day I am remembering to graze on cheddar and biscuits as I need to look after the hypoglycemia. Supper last night was fettucine with olive oil and herbs from my garden. We split a London Broil from the freezer and it was barbequed to perfection.
Tonight will be leftover fettucine and veal something or the other. I may make veal scallopine or I may roll the strips around some sproust and cheese and they can be barbequed.
There have been lots of healthy salads lately. Romaine, mushrooms, tomatoes with fresh ground pepper and olive oil. I often grab a few herrbs and toss them in to pizzaz things up.
Now, I am documented and surely have lost weight.
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Bertrand Russell: "One of the signs of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important."
It must be the weather, which has been glorious, that has helped. I have walked the dogs every day, worked in the garden, deep cleaned the parrot's cage and have things all set to strip the last piece of carpet from this house.
I shall be dancing with glee upon my not too bad looking hardwood floors.
Every supper is grilled and a salad or rice. The herb garden is providing live taste and vitality to all we eat.
Today was a pork tenderloin; yesterday chicken. The weather is possibly hot and humid for the next few days which means the carpet shall be gone, so I can then start to scrape and refinish the wood.
If I need to cook inside tomorrow with the a/c running some thought shall be needed. I may finally get out the package of baby beef liver for dh - he has been hinting for some time. Lots of onions and mushrooms smothered on top - mmmm! A green salad as well should do it. Local Romaine is 69* each and I wish they could be frozen.
I'm far from perfect, having cheese puffs in the evenings as a treat. They are a little reward for the day.
I need some gotta have some - Right Now!
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Bertrand Russell: "One of the signs of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important."
Two coffee due to the night flashes last night and then cereal. It became a busy day as I ended up moving and removing things in a room that needs decluttering. I even found some summer clothes I had forgotten.
I took the dogs for a car ride to the library and we went through the drive-thru at Tim Hortons. I had a small Iced Cappaccino (made with milk) as my indulgence.
After that I had to wash the old dog's tummy and so on as he gets skin infections during the summer. He sits while I wet/lather/rinse and is rather obviously enjoying it all.
Supper was two beef hot dogs, wrapped inw/w tortilla shells with Dijon mustatrd and onion sprouts. A glass of 1% white milk as a chaser. A toal of 2 litres of water/cranberry juice (9 to 1) for hydration.
An hour of gardening afterwards summed up my physical activity for the day. My back will be moaning tomorow.
I must remember to do some mid-day grazing tomorrow instead of that caffeine or sweet rush instead.
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Bertrand Russell: "One of the signs of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important."
I wish I could remember the meals from the last few days. I recall making some beef rouloden, stuffed with cheeses and fresh herbs. The heat and humidity has played havoc with appetetites and yesterday it was those beef weiners again, with couscous. I used my own beef broth and more fresh herbs.
My exercise yesterday was removing carpeting from the dining area. Today I must soak my achimg back in the tub. There is still a four foot stretch under the parrot's cage - left until last to disrupt her the least. We will move the cage today and the last of the carpet is gone. To my surprise this was the least worn hardwood was underneath this area.
I may not be able to stand up straight for a couple of days but am totally chuffed to be so close to finishing this nasty job.
I took a boneless pork rib roast out for supper today and it is raining outside. This will take some thought as I was planning on dh cooking on the BBQ.
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Bertrand Russell: "One of the signs of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important."
Even though I seem too busy to post my meals I have been diligent and monitoring my intake. Gentle restraint works better for me than denial and the attendent cravings.
I have lost five pounds and 1/2 inch from my waist so I am happy enough.
I must work at it harder now. With the heat of August now upon me the chances for working outside will be diminished. The dogs will be harrassing me so there are two big motivators who will be herding me towards the door each day.
Next weight shall be in the '30's.
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Bertrand Russell: "One of the signs of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important."
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so I can then start to scrape and refinish the wood.
Less than diligent, but...
It's time for another smiley story contest!
