TinaM tagged me to answer these 8 random questions for her, so here they are:
1. What pets do you have?
A dog with a bossy attitude, and we love her! Her name is Lucy. But whoa to the stranger who doesn't let us introduce her first. She doesn't tolerate strangers at all, not without an introduction by us first. After that, she is perfectly fine with everyone.
2. What is your favorite color?
I can pick just one? WOW ... um ... er ... ah ... blue, no green, no, red ... okay, let's say bluegreen and kill two possibilities with one stone. (Is bluegreen still a crayon color?)
3. What TV show are you addicted too?
Human Target - before its summer vacation. Right now, I enjoy Covert Affair. I like the good guys to prevail.
4. How tall are you?
A tiny, tiny fraction under 5'6" - barefoot
5. Have you ever got a speeding ticket? How many!
Not a single one - not that I didn't deserve a few over the years.
6. If you could wave a magic wand, what one thing would you change about yourself instantly? (physical or otherwise)
I'd like my high school weight back, without loose skin and stretch marks. Demanding, aren't I?
7.What one thing do you love about yourself, and wouldn't change? (physical or otherwise)
I love my relationship with God, but it can always use improvement (can't get close enough to the Big Guy, right?). So, I suppose my choice would be my eyes.
8. How long do you think you will keep up your blog? forever?
Forever is a long time. I don't really know how long, but I hope until I'm well into maintaining my ideal weight. I think a lot will depend upon the connections I make with others, and where they are in their journeys. Even if I'm blessed to reach my goals, I don't want to abandon someone else who may still be on the journey. We all help and support each other.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Is This A Sign?
I am one of those people who finds humor in almost anything. I just have to share this with Blogland tonight.
We went out grab a quick bite for dinner this evening. I ordered (for the first time in almost two months), a small personal pizza.
Now, not to panic. I ordered it without cheese, and loaded with veggies.
So, the waiter approaches our table with the two individual pizzas we ordered. He asked who ordered the veggie no cheese (ME!!), and as he reached across the table to place it in front of me ...
The ENTIRE little pizza slid off the pan and right onto the entire front of my shirt, then down onto my lap, and finally came to an upside-down heap on and around my feet, under the table.
I drew my breath in, because it was HOT (right out of the wood-burning oven), but the look of the poor waiter - who was already apologizing and "oh my gosh-ing" all over the place, and the other patrons (who collectively gasped), and the completely shocked look of my dining companion, all so tickled me, I burst into laughter.
IT WAS FUNNY!!!
I just had to share! The other staff at the restaurant were so shocked when they saw the devastation the pizza left behind.
And yes, I was quick to reassure the unfortunate waiter. Look, it is almost a right of passage - to either dump a meal or a drink on someone, or trip with a tray full of food - and I'm just glad this young waiter had me as the victim here. I wasn't upset in the least, and we all have a GREAT story to tell now, don't we? LOL
Afterwards, during my ride home, I had to think though ... was this a sign? The first time I order a pizza, albeit a modified one, and it gets dumped all over me.
Hmmmmmm.
I may not order pizza again for a while, just in case!
:D It has just been one of those days.
We went out grab a quick bite for dinner this evening. I ordered (for the first time in almost two months), a small personal pizza.
Now, not to panic. I ordered it without cheese, and loaded with veggies.
So, the waiter approaches our table with the two individual pizzas we ordered. He asked who ordered the veggie no cheese (ME!!), and as he reached across the table to place it in front of me ...
The ENTIRE little pizza slid off the pan and right onto the entire front of my shirt, then down onto my lap, and finally came to an upside-down heap on and around my feet, under the table.
I drew my breath in, because it was HOT (right out of the wood-burning oven), but the look of the poor waiter - who was already apologizing and "oh my gosh-ing" all over the place, and the other patrons (who collectively gasped), and the completely shocked look of my dining companion, all so tickled me, I burst into laughter.
IT WAS FUNNY!!!
I just had to share! The other staff at the restaurant were so shocked when they saw the devastation the pizza left behind.
And yes, I was quick to reassure the unfortunate waiter. Look, it is almost a right of passage - to either dump a meal or a drink on someone, or trip with a tray full of food - and I'm just glad this young waiter had me as the victim here. I wasn't upset in the least, and we all have a GREAT story to tell now, don't we? LOL
Afterwards, during my ride home, I had to think though ... was this a sign? The first time I order a pizza, albeit a modified one, and it gets dumped all over me.
Hmmmmmm.
I may not order pizza again for a while, just in case!
:D It has just been one of those days.
Day 43 - Paying Attention
Just an observation:
One of the things I've learned, over these last 43 days, is to truly pay attention to what my body is telling me. I've been eating to plan, with no real deviation off of that this past week, and yet I am noticing today that I am sluggish.
My energy level is not as high today. And, in fact, I feel "puffy" (and no, it isn't THAT). Perhaps, the super-burn of the last 6 weeks is starting to slow, as is expected at some point. I can't quite put my finger on it though. My weigh-in this week was good. I suppose next week's will tell the story, but something has definitely shifted from yesterday to today. I'm going to watch to see if this is a trend, or just a blip for today. Well, maybe it is trying to tell me there is a big weather change coming. There IS a hurricane heading toward the coastline.
Anyway, it is funny, how much more in tune I am with how my body is feeling. I never really paid it much attention before.
I have been doing a lot of reading, and came across a little tidbit about how cinnamon is supposed to have properties that help lower blood sugar. Interesting. I didn't know that. So, I will be sure to add ground cinnamon to my oatmeal tomorrow, just in case it is true! I like cinnamon anyway, so I really don't need much of an excuse. I just never think of it.
I enjoy running across little dietary "tips" like that. If anyone has one to share, be sure to post it in comments!
No real words of wisdom or insights to share today, except to say I had a wake-up reminder today to be much more cautious in choosing my post commentary on other blogs.
I think I upset a once good "blog friend" by complete accident, because something was read into my (apparently) poorly chosen wording.
I keep forgetting, none of us truly know each other. If we did, no one would ever read anything negative into what I say. If I have nothing constructive, helpful or kind to say to someone's blog, I don't comment at all.
And, on the flip side, I need to be more mindful that everyone of us has some sort of insecurity, and it is easy for all of us to read something with that insecurity as a filter.
Anyway, I think I need to shut up for a while. I'll lurk and read the blogs as usual (I love them!!) but I probably won't be posting much this week/end.
It is disheartening to think I hurt someone, whom I admired. If I've offended anyone else, my sincere apologies.
One of the things I've learned, over these last 43 days, is to truly pay attention to what my body is telling me. I've been eating to plan, with no real deviation off of that this past week, and yet I am noticing today that I am sluggish.
My energy level is not as high today. And, in fact, I feel "puffy" (and no, it isn't THAT). Perhaps, the super-burn of the last 6 weeks is starting to slow, as is expected at some point. I can't quite put my finger on it though. My weigh-in this week was good. I suppose next week's will tell the story, but something has definitely shifted from yesterday to today. I'm going to watch to see if this is a trend, or just a blip for today. Well, maybe it is trying to tell me there is a big weather change coming. There IS a hurricane heading toward the coastline.
Anyway, it is funny, how much more in tune I am with how my body is feeling. I never really paid it much attention before.
I have been doing a lot of reading, and came across a little tidbit about how cinnamon is supposed to have properties that help lower blood sugar. Interesting. I didn't know that. So, I will be sure to add ground cinnamon to my oatmeal tomorrow, just in case it is true! I like cinnamon anyway, so I really don't need much of an excuse. I just never think of it.
I enjoy running across little dietary "tips" like that. If anyone has one to share, be sure to post it in comments!
No real words of wisdom or insights to share today, except to say I had a wake-up reminder today to be much more cautious in choosing my post commentary on other blogs.
I think I upset a once good "blog friend" by complete accident, because something was read into my (apparently) poorly chosen wording.
I keep forgetting, none of us truly know each other. If we did, no one would ever read anything negative into what I say. If I have nothing constructive, helpful or kind to say to someone's blog, I don't comment at all.
And, on the flip side, I need to be more mindful that everyone of us has some sort of insecurity, and it is easy for all of us to read something with that insecurity as a filter.
Anyway, I think I need to shut up for a while. I'll lurk and read the blogs as usual (I love them!!) but I probably won't be posting much this week/end.
It is disheartening to think I hurt someone, whom I admired. If I've offended anyone else, my sincere apologies.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Day 42 - Happy September
How about starting out September with some NSVs?
I went into my closet this morning, and decided to try on some tops that I have yet to wear - gifts which were too small at the time I recieved them, and I was too embarrassed to let the givers know their estimates were too low. Well, both (now) fit, after two years of hanging in my closet, taunting me!
That was an AWESOME non-scale victory (NSV).
There is a downside, however. While getting dressed this morning, I realize I need to shop for some new undergarments. They are losing their ability to, um, support properly. (We'll leave it at that.) So, you know what I'm doing this afternoon. SHOPPING !! (Okay, it just turned into a NSV there.)
I also noticed my office arm rests aren't digging into my thighs. Oh, I still "touch" them, but it won't be long before I will disconnect from my office chair's armrests. (Did you know, the average width of an office chair is 19"? The average width of an airline coach seat - I've read - is LESS than 18"?)
And I just realized I am a mere 7.5 lbs away from my first mini-goal reward - new shoes.
Kathy (my 60 lb challenge buddy) indicated she celebrates a birthday in September. Isn't that a coincidence? I do as well! I guess I need to take an updated photo of my progress this month, so I can compare it to the one a year from now (at 60 lbs lighter) ... but I really want to wait until I hit 277 lbs., so perhaps October??
My next doctor appointment is in the last half of October, and I am looking forward to seeing what the lab results are. The ONLY thing to change from my last appointment/labs was my diet. I guess we will see how powerful dietary changes can be.
Happy September, One and All.
Day 42 and doing well ...
I went into my closet this morning, and decided to try on some tops that I have yet to wear - gifts which were too small at the time I recieved them, and I was too embarrassed to let the givers know their estimates were too low. Well, both (now) fit, after two years of hanging in my closet, taunting me!
That was an AWESOME non-scale victory (NSV).
There is a downside, however. While getting dressed this morning, I realize I need to shop for some new undergarments. They are losing their ability to, um, support properly. (We'll leave it at that.) So, you know what I'm doing this afternoon. SHOPPING !! (Okay, it just turned into a NSV there.)
I also noticed my office arm rests aren't digging into my thighs. Oh, I still "touch" them, but it won't be long before I will disconnect from my office chair's armrests. (Did you know, the average width of an office chair is 19"? The average width of an airline coach seat - I've read - is LESS than 18"?)
And I just realized I am a mere 7.5 lbs away from my first mini-goal reward - new shoes.
Kathy (my 60 lb challenge buddy) indicated she celebrates a birthday in September. Isn't that a coincidence? I do as well! I guess I need to take an updated photo of my progress this month, so I can compare it to the one a year from now (at 60 lbs lighter) ... but I really want to wait until I hit 277 lbs., so perhaps October??
My next doctor appointment is in the last half of October, and I am looking forward to seeing what the lab results are. The ONLY thing to change from my last appointment/labs was my diet. I guess we will see how powerful dietary changes can be.
Happy September, One and All.
Day 42 and doing well ...
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