Wow, I think that Jojo was the only person who posted this entire weekend. Was everyone busy or were we all just trying to detox from the computer. I know I tried to limit my computer use this weekend. Jolene's dad went to sea on Friday so I have been trying to keep her busy. This is her first time away from him where he can't call everyday. We actually won't hear from him at all the entire time he is gone. So its adjustment time in our house. So much so that I am thinking of going to that dreaded pizza place.
So I am back at work today, kicking the dieting into full gear. I made my little weight watchers breakfast sandwich this morning. I think that total its 3 points because I used the calorie free hot sauce instead of butter. Its actually not bad at all. Plus I actually walked into work instead of taking a bus into the building. So wish me luck this time around. The problem with losing weight for me isn't that I don't know what to eat its having the motivation to cook a healthy meal instead of throwing a pizza in the oven.
Anyways, I actually have some work to do. What are you all up to? Brandon have you picked out the car yet?
Good for having some work to do today, Shelly!! And good luck with the dieting. Old habits die hard, I know. What was in the breakfast sandwich?
I've been trying for 10 years to loose a couple of dress sizes and no matter what I do, starve, even, nothing changes. I could fill a library with tomes written on the subject, have bored myself to tears. A few friends have taken drastic measures. One had a complete body lift, including liposuction. Two went to Dr. Bernstein for his "miracle" diet and lost quite a bit, only to put it all back on, less of course, several thousand dollars. Another friend went to different quack for his solution, but the meal replacements were horrible and there was to be NO food taken for three months. That didn't work. And again, lots of money changed hands. Big business, this losing weight, non?
The unfairest part of all is that if Ted wants to drop a little, all he has to do is give up second helpings and he's slim as a rail in two weeks.
Over the weekend there was a huge explosion here in Toronto when a propane facility blew up, causing thousands to evacuate to York University (where Nick went). All are wondering why the city allowed a propane storage business to locate so near a residential area. Thank goodness it was across town from us, but still, we were glued to the TV.
Anyone watching the Olympics? We have live coverage here, so it's on ALL the time during the waking hours of China. Ted's a bit of a fanatic.
My gang is assembling here tonight for dinner - an early birthday party for Tony who will be back in Wisconsin for his big day on the 20th. He had to come back to Toronto Friday night for something or another while his little family is at the lake near Sheboygan. He leaves again Tuesday evening, this time, with luck, until September 1st.
My sandwich was good, it was weight watchers english muffin, a slice of fat free sharp cheddar and 2 slices of turkey. And like I said I skipped the butter. I am a little hungry but was smart today and left all money out in my car. So not even having coffee this morning.
As for surgery I am actually contemplating getting a reduction done after I have my next child. That will take of a few pounds by itself and I can actually get insurance to pay for it, so thats good.
How scary about the explosion. Eeks, I am glad to hear that your bunch is perfectly safe. I think that my mom would be happy to know that she isn't the only one who has adult children who like to travel all over the place. Do you have any who like to stay put?
And about the Olympics. I turned it on last night, I don't really enjoy any of it but the gymnastics but you kind of have to watch all of it in order to know when to tune in. Jolene got a kick out of the girls flipping around. I really do think that Jolene is going into gymnastics within a couple of weeks. I think it will help her channel some of that energy that she has an endless supply of.
Shelly, no, I don't have any kids that like to stay put, lol. Tony, with the kids, stays here most of the time, but those other two make me dizzy with their plans. And it looks like Mike is opting to spend the winter in New Zealand this year. He hates the dreary Toronto winters, so he's following summer again. Nick will probably be teaching skiing and snow boarding out west this winter before going back to school. That's the plan at the moment, lol. We shall see.
I used to LOVE travelling, loved it! I used to think nothing of taking off for a while, kids in tow, all over the place. Now, nope. If Scotty could just beam me there....
I've been putting on weight slowly, eating alot. I have not been sleeping well and that usually leads to me over eating. My fingers can not hit the right keys today, so I will keep this brief. Lack of sleep also makes me crabby.
Kae, I saw the explosion coverage. Scary, scary stuff. And I too question why the city would allow such a business near residences. Not smart in my view.
I'm watching non-stop Olympics, LOL. I watch it on NBC, and flip back and forth between its coverage on the other NBC channels. I can't get enough of the stuff.
I left the auto shop $250 poorer today, but hopefully my problem is fixed. And I got Jackson all registered for school, so that's set. I'm just waiting for a little break. Not going to happen, LOL.
I know it's Tuesday, but wanted to reply here! LOL...
It was a good idea for you to stay busy, Shelly. That has to be tough for Jolene to have any concept of that kind of time away from her dad.
As for diets, I remember the days when I could skip lunch, and literally drop five pounds. Somehow, delivering three big babies, and getting older (not that I'm complaining) really screwed that up for me! Being on the computer doesn't help either, but it seems that all life centers around the darned thing now: communications with friends, shopping, finding recipes (see how quickly I returned to the topic of food), doing research -- I remember the days when we had to get up off of our behinds just to change the TV channel.
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Moore I hear ya about all life centering around computers. Its one of the reasons I wish I had gotten the job at the hotel instead of this computer job. At least at the hotel I would have been on my feet all day instead of on my tush. I just need to suck it up and get back on weight watchers. I just have a hard time because now I work so I have to go to meetings with Jolene. And thats not fun
And thanks for telling me I was on the right track with Jojo, its nice when experienced parents tell me I am doing the good thing. She has actually been doing really well. Usually when he leaves she is a monster in the mornings when I drop her off at daycare but she isn't too bad so far. And this trip he is only gone for like 10 days so its not so bad.
