Weigh in tomorrow after 2 weeks. Missed the scale tipping last week as I was in Regina. Looking forward to seeing the results. I am not sure what to think. I hope it's a loss of lb's as well as inches. I am getting the same feeling everytime I weigh in now. I feel like a house, and that I have gained. It's hard to explain, but I am looking at myself and I see the same guy that was in the mirror on August 28th. I do not see a huge difference, but yet my cloth's tell me otherwise. I am getting the real muffin top now, as well. So that maybe part of what I am seeing. None the less, it's step on the scale, take your reading for what it is, and get the measurements done. Move past the results and get ready for the next week.
I took the dogs for a walk after work. I need to get moving more now. It just seems that when I get home I look forward to relaxing and doing nothing. With the next 4 weeks looming ahead, I need to make sure I get out as much as I can. I think that Mozart and Sophie are going to enjoy more walks and car rides. I will have to teach them to heel on my right side, as it is my left wrist that will be wrapped up. I have just not been ambitious at all. Oh well, anything that keeps me away from snacking. Might be a good time to try some of the IP recipes that I have found on the net.
I have created this blog, as my form of willpower and commitment to change my lifestyle. I have decided that I want to share this change in my life people who will be watching and supporting me. I may need that kick in the azz, or suggestions to keep me motivated and on track. Thank you for supporting me!!!!! Let the change begin....................
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Post Game Results
It was disappointing to see the Riders lose. But, some how I really don't believe they should have been there. I really think their season changed half way through, and they never really played as if they should be in the Cup. Sorry Riders fans, but I am surprised they were there, and not surprised they lost.
Grey Cup party was pretty nice. Friends to watch the game and some good snacks. We had a large variety of items, and they were pretty good both taste and type. I rewarded myself with a few of the crackers and spinach dip. Had some hard cheese and bison bites. Bison has 0 carbs in it. Not alot of sodium or fat. I really enjoyed them. Might have to start eating a bit more of that type of meat. Laurel won't eat buffalo, but I enjoy it. Had a few veggies to balance the rest out.
This week is the lat week of work till January 3rd. I am having carpal tunnel surgery Friday and have to be off work for 4 weeks. Not looking forward to being house bound. I am a bit worried about the sitting around and being bored. m Boredom has always led me to snack. And snacking will kill my efforts. This will be a real test of the willpower I truly need. So if any one wants me to visit their house or walk their dog, let me know!!!
Grey Cup party was pretty nice. Friends to watch the game and some good snacks. We had a large variety of items, and they were pretty good both taste and type. I rewarded myself with a few of the crackers and spinach dip. Had some hard cheese and bison bites. Bison has 0 carbs in it. Not alot of sodium or fat. I really enjoyed them. Might have to start eating a bit more of that type of meat. Laurel won't eat buffalo, but I enjoy it. Had a few veggies to balance the rest out.
This week is the lat week of work till January 3rd. I am having carpal tunnel surgery Friday and have to be off work for 4 weeks. Not looking forward to being house bound. I am a bit worried about the sitting around and being bored. m Boredom has always led me to snack. And snacking will kill my efforts. This will be a real test of the willpower I truly need. So if any one wants me to visit their house or walk their dog, let me know!!!
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Grey Cup Day
Today is the big game. We have friends coming over and we are going to enjoy the Riders beating the crap out of the Als. Snacks and booze and cheering for the green!!!!!!!
Overall the week was pretty good. A couple of issue days with lunch's, and it made for long hungry days. I didn't really make any bad choices, just maybe better choices for the situation. Yesterday as I was leaving Regina at 4:30 I was hungry. In the past I would have stopped at Burger King. Saturday it was Timmy Ho's and I chose a bran muffin and yogurt. It was enough to get me home for supper. Salad and beano kazoo, which is Keegan's dish. Green beans and hamburger, mixed up with some spicy spices. It's pretty good.
I stepped on the scale. It's pretty good. Wednesday will be qa two week weight in. I know I have lost more inch's in the past week. I see it on my new cloth's. I am hoping that my inch's lost are in the right spots!!! I know that the weight is coming off slower now, but I got lots of inch's to go as well. A loss is s loss, and I am taking whatever I get.
Go Riders..................
Overall the week was pretty good. A couple of issue days with lunch's, and it made for long hungry days. I didn't really make any bad choices, just maybe better choices for the situation. Yesterday as I was leaving Regina at 4:30 I was hungry. In the past I would have stopped at Burger King. Saturday it was Timmy Ho's and I chose a bran muffin and yogurt. It was enough to get me home for supper. Salad and beano kazoo, which is Keegan's dish. Green beans and hamburger, mixed up with some spicy spices. It's pretty good.
I stepped on the scale. It's pretty good. Wednesday will be qa two week weight in. I know I have lost more inch's in the past week. I see it on my new cloth's. I am hoping that my inch's lost are in the right spots!!! I know that the weight is coming off slower now, but I got lots of inch's to go as well. A loss is s loss, and I am taking whatever I get.
Go Riders..................
Friday, November 26, 2010
Friday
Had a great day today. Visited with my old room mate, old being the operative here. Barry and I lived together in Kindersley. We also lived with Carol, who subsequently became Barry's wife. I had thought there was supposed to be no hanky panky at the house, but I guess I was the only one that got the memo! lol.......................he was surprised to see the new me. He noticed right away. It was a real good feeling to have him make the comment and notice changes. He has asked for the blog site as well, so I am banking on him reading this at some point.
Meeting with the golf association this weekend. Byron and I had lunch today at the hotel. A sopping Caesar salad. Had to wolf it down, as we had a meeting to attend. Our afternoon meeting of 3 hours, had taken us to 7PM. Back to the hotel, and now trying to accommodate the lack of menu items into my needs. Nice place, horrible choices on the menu. Maybe the Mongoli Grill will deliver. However, another soppy Ceasar and some dry ribs for supper will have to do.
I picked up 11 pairs of pants from Phoung. $275 for alterations. She tried to take in 6 inches on the waist as required, but unfortunately she could only take in 5 inch's. She also removed inch's in the legs and the crotch, including removing material. I tried them on and they fit awesome. I suspect they will get me through now till the spring. I am sure that I may not be losing many more inch's in the waist and hips, but you never know. I also left my leather coat with her. It's not ready. She will have it ready at Christmas time.
Went on to the Rider store this afternoon. Wholly people, batman! There were 50-60 people in the store at Mossiac. It was crazy busy. I found a couple of nice items, but nothing for Laurel. We are having a Grey Cup get together Sunday, and wanted to get Laurel something to wear. Unfortunately, there was nothing that I think she would have liked. Maybe she can get something locally tomorrow. We are going to wait and get the Grey Cup Champions T-Shirts.
I am anxious to get home after tomorrow. It's been a long week. Really anxious to hook up the new surround system too. I week till surgery, and then 4 weeks of being bored, and hopefully not looking to eat my way out of boredom .......................
Meeting with the golf association this weekend. Byron and I had lunch today at the hotel. A sopping Caesar salad. Had to wolf it down, as we had a meeting to attend. Our afternoon meeting of 3 hours, had taken us to 7PM. Back to the hotel, and now trying to accommodate the lack of menu items into my needs. Nice place, horrible choices on the menu. Maybe the Mongoli Grill will deliver. However, another soppy Ceasar and some dry ribs for supper will have to do.
I picked up 11 pairs of pants from Phoung. $275 for alterations. She tried to take in 6 inches on the waist as required, but unfortunately she could only take in 5 inch's. She also removed inch's in the legs and the crotch, including removing material. I tried them on and they fit awesome. I suspect they will get me through now till the spring. I am sure that I may not be losing many more inch's in the waist and hips, but you never know. I also left my leather coat with her. It's not ready. She will have it ready at Christmas time.
Went on to the Rider store this afternoon. Wholly people, batman! There were 50-60 people in the store at Mossiac. It was crazy busy. I found a couple of nice items, but nothing for Laurel. We are having a Grey Cup get together Sunday, and wanted to get Laurel something to wear. Unfortunately, there was nothing that I think she would have liked. Maybe she can get something locally tomorrow. We are going to wait and get the Grey Cup Champions T-Shirts.
I am anxious to get home after tomorrow. It's been a long week. Really anxious to hook up the new surround system too. I week till surgery, and then 4 weeks of being bored, and hopefully not looking to eat my way out of boredom .......................
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Regina.............it must be Thursday
So, change of hotels for the next 2 nights, but no change in food. Today, no salad at lunch again, so I had to scrimp and dig. We had real turkey, not like the garbage at Carvings, beef and fruit. Fresh buns to go with the meat. So I enjoyed some turkey, a few pickles and my orange shake. I was very hungry and headed to Mongoli for supper. Tonight was veggie stir fry for supper. Bean Sprouts, mushrooms, green peppers and shallots. It was awesome!!!!!
Agribition is in Regina, and all of the elevators smell like cows and horses. And there is no parking anywhere, because the big assed trucks do not know how to park. The restaurants and lounges are full. I am very much ready to head home on Saturday. I weighed myself at Sandys tonight, and I liked what I saw. I am going 2 weeks this time before I weigh or measure. I think I gotta lose a bit, especially after the week I have had to date.
Tomorrow I get to go and pick up my alterations from Phoung. I might have taken in to many at the same time, cause 11 pants are going to cost me $275 in alterations. I guess compared to having to purchase new pants, I am saving $700. That money Laurel can use to buy herself new digs.
The program has been a bit pricey, and more then I expected. But what is your health worth......we can get over the financial impact for now. I am so happy how things have gone, and are continuing in a positive downward shifting.
Agribition is in Regina, and all of the elevators smell like cows and horses. And there is no parking anywhere, because the big assed trucks do not know how to park. The restaurants and lounges are full. I am very much ready to head home on Saturday. I weighed myself at Sandys tonight, and I liked what I saw. I am going 2 weeks this time before I weigh or measure. I think I gotta lose a bit, especially after the week I have had to date.
Tomorrow I get to go and pick up my alterations from Phoung. I might have taken in to many at the same time, cause 11 pants are going to cost me $275 in alterations. I guess compared to having to purchase new pants, I am saving $700. That money Laurel can use to buy herself new digs.
The program has been a bit pricey, and more then I expected. But what is your health worth......we can get over the financial impact for now. I am so happy how things have gone, and are continuing in a positive downward shifting.
Grey Cup Prayer
Who art in Edmonton
Darian be thy name
Thy game be done, thy will be WON
In Commonwealth as it was in Mosiac
Give us this game, The Grey Cup Game
And forget about Calgary's whiners
As we forgive those who can't measure up to us
Lead us not into interception
But deliver us from Calvillo
For thine are the Riders
With the Power and the Glory
Forever and ever
Amen !
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
New Home Theatre
Winter
Regina is getting a huge storm, lots of snow, wind and cold temps. I am holed up in my hotel room, just relaxing now. I had been out and did a quick bit of shopping. Got Laurel a Christmas present and my Bose home theatre system!!!!!!
Went over to a new restaurant called the Carvings All Day Grill. It was not very good. Beautiful atmosphere and a great big building, but the food was not very good and not very accommodating to the diet. I decided I would like turkey, and you would have thought I would have learned my lesson from last night. I never asked if it was off a roll. Guess what, it was off a roll!! I also asked for a salad instead of potatoes. They brought that on a separate plate from the rolled turkey. No potatoes, no bread and no other veggies. As well, they charged me full price for the rolled turkey and $2 extra for the side salad. So, needless to say, not likely to go back anytime soon. And to top it off, they never shovelled their front walk, and the snow was deep.
I was looking at some article son the net, cause that's what you do when you can't get outside. They talked about the 80/20 rule. Follow your diet plan 80% and the other 20% is used for "treats" as I figure it out, 6 days of dieting and one day of relaxing. If that's the case, I been on this program for 13 weeks, it owes me 13 days of relaxing!!!!! I bet I will just wait and see. Maybe I will hold onto those days right now.
I was in Walmart today, and I was asked by a young sales lady if I would try on a coat for another woman shopping for her husband. I tried on a 3xl, and it was a bit big. As I walked away they thanked me, and the sales Clerk told the other lady she thought I was quite handsome, for an older man. Now, isn't that a bit of a salt with the sweet................
Went over to a new restaurant called the Carvings All Day Grill. It was not very good. Beautiful atmosphere and a great big building, but the food was not very good and not very accommodating to the diet. I decided I would like turkey, and you would have thought I would have learned my lesson from last night. I never asked if it was off a roll. Guess what, it was off a roll!! I also asked for a salad instead of potatoes. They brought that on a separate plate from the rolled turkey. No potatoes, no bread and no other veggies. As well, they charged me full price for the rolled turkey and $2 extra for the side salad. So, needless to say, not likely to go back anytime soon. And to top it off, they never shovelled their front walk, and the snow was deep.
I was looking at some article son the net, cause that's what you do when you can't get outside. They talked about the 80/20 rule. Follow your diet plan 80% and the other 20% is used for "treats" as I figure it out, 6 days of dieting and one day of relaxing. If that's the case, I been on this program for 13 weeks, it owes me 13 days of relaxing!!!!! I bet I will just wait and see. Maybe I will hold onto those days right now.
I was in Walmart today, and I was asked by a young sales lady if I would try on a coat for another woman shopping for her husband. I tried on a 3xl, and it was a bit big. As I walked away they thanked me, and the sales Clerk told the other lady she thought I was quite handsome, for an older man. Now, isn't that a bit of a salt with the sweet................
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Supper
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I got my salad at lunch and supplemented with my orange drink. However, I chose to have a piece of ham and pineapple pizza as well......it is burning a bit inside. I am sensing that it was not a great idea. Wholly crap!!
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Monday, November 22, 2010
Regina
Well, winter has come to the sunny South so I guess it's official!! Winter is here. I think there is more snow here then we have in Tisdale. I know that there are more idiot drivers here then in Tisdale. Why is it that when the snow comes, certain people feel it important to drive faster and slam on their brakes harder at intersections??
I went to my Vietnamese seamstress last night. 14 pairs of pants for her to take in. She will have them done by Saturday so I can take them home. She figured 6 inches in the waist. She will also take in the excessive material in the butt and legs. I am guessing about $200 in alterations versus $1000 in replacing them. Thank u Phoung!!!!!!! As well my 2007 Christmas leather coat is getting done as well. Size 58 to 52.....
I am sitting at Mongoli Grill and blogging this as I wait for supper. Again, this a great place to eat stir fry. Tonight is bean sprouts, green pepper, mushroom and shrimp. It smells so good. Lunch today was pretty non existent. The person ordering forgot salad for me so I ate what veggies I could scrape up and had a shake. Tomorrow promises to be better I hear.
Supper is over now. I am amazed how my portions seem to be way to big for me now. I tried to control the amount I had taken. Looks like I need to come back more often to perfect it!!! Okay off to find a home theatre. Laurel doesn't know, shhhhhhhhhhhh
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I went to my Vietnamese seamstress last night. 14 pairs of pants for her to take in. She will have them done by Saturday so I can take them home. She figured 6 inches in the waist. She will also take in the excessive material in the butt and legs. I am guessing about $200 in alterations versus $1000 in replacing them. Thank u Phoung!!!!!!! As well my 2007 Christmas leather coat is getting done as well. Size 58 to 52.....
I am sitting at Mongoli Grill and blogging this as I wait for supper. Again, this a great place to eat stir fry. Tonight is bean sprouts, green pepper, mushroom and shrimp. It smells so good. Lunch today was pretty non existent. The person ordering forgot salad for me so I ate what veggies I could scrape up and had a shake. Tomorrow promises to be better I hear.
Supper is over now. I am amazed how my portions seem to be way to big for me now. I tried to control the amount I had taken. Looks like I need to come back more often to perfect it!!! Okay off to find a home theatre. Laurel doesn't know, shhhhhhhhhhhh
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Sunday, November 21, 2010
Sunday
Saturday was a great day in PA shopping and just relaxing. Tom and Wanda were with us. Went to Ricky's All Day Diner, which is near Rona and Future Shop. Excellent place to eat if you have never been there. I enjoyed an egg white omelette, with tomatoes, spinach,shrimp and goat cheese. Incredible taste!!!!! I also had some grilled tomatoe's on the side. I am pretty sure that over all the meal was not that far off our "okay to have"list. It was my main protein of the day. Supper was at Boston Pizza for a Chipotle Chicken Salad. It was very good as well. Over all, I couldn't have asked for a better day. We even made it to Future Shop. I have been shopping for a small surround system for our new TV upstairs. I have decided to spend a bit more money then I initially planned. We found a Bose Cinemate GS which runs about $700 or more. Laurel gave me the okay to buy it yesterday, however,I think we will wait a bit longer. Maybe we can get a better deal then what they were offering yesterday. If not, I am sure the yesterday deal will be available again. We would like to get it before Christmas.
Off to Regina for the whole week.. Back on Saturday night. the Mongoli Grill is going to get a lot of visits this week!!!! I might spoil myself once, and head over to the Keg as well. Weigh in this week, may have to be left behind, unless I can get Sandy to get me in with Cindy on evening. Oh well, I promise to behave and crack into the 280's in 2 weeks!!!!
Off to Regina for the whole week.. Back on Saturday night. the Mongoli Grill is going to get a lot of visits this week!!!! I might spoil myself once, and head over to the Keg as well. Weigh in this week, may have to be left behind, unless I can get Sandy to get me in with Cindy on evening. Oh well, I promise to behave and crack into the 280's in 2 weeks!!!!
Saturday, November 20, 2010
I was just thinking.............
Sitting here having a cup of coffee and wondering about getting ready for our PA day. I have to get some cloth's on, but not sure what I am going to wear. I was trying to remember when the last time was that I actually had a paid of pants in my closet that were a 44. I can honestly not remember. I know that it was a while ago. I did some digging around and found a couple of uniform shirts I wore when I was an EMT in Regina. These shirts were 17.5 which is an XL as I remember. So, trying to cypher back from where I am to day, and when the last time I wore the shirts, I couldn't figure shit! So when that happens, you have to turn to the guru of memories. Your mom!!!! I believe that the last time I wore 44 pants was in my senior year of high school..........................1979!!! 31 years ago. I found my grad coat as well. I figure in 35 lbs, it will proudly don my back on more time!!!
Enjoy your weekend, be warm,be safe but most importantly, hug your children, and tell your spouse how much they mean to you.
Enjoy your weekend, be warm,be safe but most importantly, hug your children, and tell your spouse how much they mean to you.
Friday, November 19, 2010
WEEKEND!!!!!!
Thank god the end of the week is here. It has been a really long week, and I am excited to relax. We have company. Fellow IP's Tom and Wanda are here, with their two furry kids, and I not so furry kid. It was amazing to see their results. We have not seen them since they started the program 8 weeks ago,and they look incredible. I was disappointed in Tom though. He never brought anymore pants......what's up with that! Nice things to,is that the cooking is pretty easy. They are eating what we eat, so meal plans are simple.
I blogged that last week, I know how the stress effects my hunger and wanting to eat the azz out of a skunk. Having a bad day,makes ,my stomach upset and hard to eat. This last couple of days I have had some trying stuff to deal with it, and it has been hard to eat my meals.My tummy has been upset and putting food in it was the last thing I really wanted. I know eating is huge to keep the furnace burning, so eating I did. But I never felt better after. I think I need to keep it light, and try and just try a bit at a time more then a huge meal. Supper tonight was better, cause the work is over. Next week I am in Regina from Sunday to Saturday night. I should be relaxed and in normal control. At least I hope so.
I made roasted veggies for supper. Took asparagus, mushrooms and peppers tossed them in olive oil, used sea salt and garlic blend and pepper to season. Roasted at 375 for 15 minutes in a large roaster and then broiled for a minute tossed and broiled again. They were very good. Added some roasted pepper seasoning and spicy pepper to finish. It was really good. No salad for the 1st time in weeks, at a meal. Need to shake it up more!!!!
PA tomorrow for shopping................................
I blogged that last week, I know how the stress effects my hunger and wanting to eat the azz out of a skunk. Having a bad day,makes ,my stomach upset and hard to eat. This last couple of days I have had some trying stuff to deal with it, and it has been hard to eat my meals.My tummy has been upset and putting food in it was the last thing I really wanted. I know eating is huge to keep the furnace burning, so eating I did. But I never felt better after. I think I need to keep it light, and try and just try a bit at a time more then a huge meal. Supper tonight was better, cause the work is over. Next week I am in Regina from Sunday to Saturday night. I should be relaxed and in normal control. At least I hope so.
I made roasted veggies for supper. Took asparagus, mushrooms and peppers tossed them in olive oil, used sea salt and garlic blend and pepper to season. Roasted at 375 for 15 minutes in a large roaster and then broiled for a minute tossed and broiled again. They were very good. Added some roasted pepper seasoning and spicy pepper to finish. It was really good. No salad for the 1st time in weeks, at a meal. Need to shake it up more!!!!
PA tomorrow for shopping................................
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Nov 17 2010
I was at the weigh in with another couple of people today. I was really humbled in that one individual indicated they read the blog and use it for their inspiration at times. Wow, I am making an impact not only on my own life but others. I was really honored as well that they shared their successes with me today. Lana has a building group. Its about time that we look at Facebook and setting u a group to share our thoughts, goals and just everyday chit chat.
To L and M, u know who u are, thank u for sharing with me this morning. Good luck in ur adventure. If I can help u at all u know how to find me!!!
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Tuesday
Not much to report today. Everything has been pretty good this week, after the carbfest on Saturday. I weigh in tomorrow morning,usual time. 3 lbs is my hope. Any loss will be good. I think maybe an inch or two would make my entire week!
7-11 has the pumpkin spice coffee out and Extra Foods has the Candy Cane ice cream in their freezer. If you haven't tried the ice cream, DO IT!!!!! It is devine. I am embarrassed to say, that 3 years ago, Laurel, Keegan and I ate 14 tubs of it between now and Christmas. I don't see that happening this year, but I am definitely going to have some before Christmas. Once I get to 290, that will be my treat. I will make sure I do it on the Wednesday night after weigh in, so I have a full week to bounce back.
Got the winter clothing out today It is supposed to get to -21 tonight. I have to get my decorations out too. Hopefully we will get a bit of a sunny day in the next week or two, so that I can finish the outside decorations. I bought a new blow up,for outside. It is sitting in the dining room waiting to be placed outside in the cold snow! I will get a few shots and post them later on.......................
7-11 has the pumpkin spice coffee out and Extra Foods has the Candy Cane ice cream in their freezer. If you haven't tried the ice cream, DO IT!!!!! It is devine. I am embarrassed to say, that 3 years ago, Laurel, Keegan and I ate 14 tubs of it between now and Christmas. I don't see that happening this year, but I am definitely going to have some before Christmas. Once I get to 290, that will be my treat. I will make sure I do it on the Wednesday night after weigh in, so I have a full week to bounce back.
Got the winter clothing out today It is supposed to get to -21 tonight. I have to get my decorations out too. Hopefully we will get a bit of a sunny day in the next week or two, so that I can finish the outside decorations. I bought a new blow up,for outside. It is sitting in the dining room waiting to be placed outside in the cold snow! I will get a few shots and post them later on.......................
Monday, November 15, 2010
Catch Up!
I am sorry to my avid readers and followers, as I have neglected my page for a few days now. We were in Saskatoon to see The Dog Whisperer, and had a busy 2 days of Christmas shopping and visiting with friends. I started to blog on my BB a couple of times, but as luck would have it, I couldn't finish. So I will try and make it up now.
Saturday night was excellent. Caesar was so funny, but had a good message to the pet owners. He had an excellent presentation. It wasn't a show, as such, more then it was a seminar to teach. He had some dogs and worked hi magic with them, and he had a message to everyone. Mozart and Sophie have a long few weeks, learning Caesar's Way!!!
Our meals were pretty normal, except for the pre-show carbfest at Tony Roma's. Damn Janna and her bar wings. Of course, we decided to sample a few types, along with some ribs and salads. Caesar salad, drenched in dressing. Well, I ate my share of wings and had the salad. I didn't have a drink, thank god........I am pretty sure that I didn't get to far off track, but it was so good good..........
We had breakfastt at Denny's the next day. Total bust, in my opinion. Food was not very good, cold and the service was slow. To top it all off, I asked for a simple egg white omelet with cheese. I was told there wasn't anything like that on the menu. So they made a veggie omelet, as I suggested and they with held the veggies, and just had cheese on it. And then charged me $1.00 more for the substitution. Okay, I know that there wasn`t cheese on the veggie omelet, but there wasn't veggies either. What was the substitution???? I never said anything, but Denny's has never been a top choice of mine, and I am sure I won't be running back there anytime in the future. We made it through the day of more shopping, and simple had protein bar for a snack, and a yogurt. Supper was at home Sunday with a salad only.
I have been pretty happy with how everything has been moving forward. My life style makes if a bit of a challenge to be on track 24-7, but I think I know enough about the process to adjust when needed. I know there are restaurants who will accommodate and there will be some that won`t. I just need to be better in picking the supporting ones. I do worry about the 2 small gains I have had, but again I recognized where the mistakes were. I just need to make sure that I get back to basics when I have an off day. Better yet, maybe I just need to be stronger in my preparations and more focused on the right choices. I wish I was as strong and committed to the exacts as Tom is. He has been doing amazing. He is committed to the program harder then it appears I am. However, I am still losing the weight and still moving downward. He and Wanda are coming this weekend and I can hardly weight to see them. We haven`t seen them since the start of their program, so I anticipate 2 different looking people! Maybe Tom will give me some encouragement, and give my azz a good kickin``
On the upside the pants Tom gave me are to big........I bought my 1st pair of 44 jeans on Sunday. I do not remember the last time I wore 44 pants. As in most of these changes, it would have been many many years ago. Once my muffin top gets smaller, maybe a 2xl shirt will be in order. Next week, I have 7 pairs of pants for Phoung to alter for me. They need about 4-6 inch`s taken in. Hopefully she can do it for me,or there will be a major purchase happening...............at some where other then Big and Tall.
Saturday night was excellent. Caesar was so funny, but had a good message to the pet owners. He had an excellent presentation. It wasn't a show, as such, more then it was a seminar to teach. He had some dogs and worked hi magic with them, and he had a message to everyone. Mozart and Sophie have a long few weeks, learning Caesar's Way!!!
Our meals were pretty normal, except for the pre-show carbfest at Tony Roma's. Damn Janna and her bar wings. Of course, we decided to sample a few types, along with some ribs and salads. Caesar salad, drenched in dressing. Well, I ate my share of wings and had the salad. I didn't have a drink, thank god........I am pretty sure that I didn't get to far off track, but it was so good good..........
We had breakfastt at Denny's the next day. Total bust, in my opinion. Food was not very good, cold and the service was slow. To top it all off, I asked for a simple egg white omelet with cheese. I was told there wasn't anything like that on the menu. So they made a veggie omelet, as I suggested and they with held the veggies, and just had cheese on it. And then charged me $1.00 more for the substitution. Okay, I know that there wasn`t cheese on the veggie omelet, but there wasn't veggies either. What was the substitution???? I never said anything, but Denny's has never been a top choice of mine, and I am sure I won't be running back there anytime in the future. We made it through the day of more shopping, and simple had protein bar for a snack, and a yogurt. Supper was at home Sunday with a salad only.
I have been pretty happy with how everything has been moving forward. My life style makes if a bit of a challenge to be on track 24-7, but I think I know enough about the process to adjust when needed. I know there are restaurants who will accommodate and there will be some that won`t. I just need to be better in picking the supporting ones. I do worry about the 2 small gains I have had, but again I recognized where the mistakes were. I just need to make sure that I get back to basics when I have an off day. Better yet, maybe I just need to be stronger in my preparations and more focused on the right choices. I wish I was as strong and committed to the exacts as Tom is. He has been doing amazing. He is committed to the program harder then it appears I am. However, I am still losing the weight and still moving downward. He and Wanda are coming this weekend and I can hardly weight to see them. We haven`t seen them since the start of their program, so I anticipate 2 different looking people! Maybe Tom will give me some encouragement, and give my azz a good kickin``
On the upside the pants Tom gave me are to big........I bought my 1st pair of 44 jeans on Sunday. I do not remember the last time I wore 44 pants. As in most of these changes, it would have been many many years ago. Once my muffin top gets smaller, maybe a 2xl shirt will be in order. Next week, I have 7 pairs of pants for Phoung to alter for me. They need about 4-6 inch`s taken in. Hopefully she can do it for me,or there will be a major purchase happening...............at some where other then Big and Tall.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Mozart and Friends
I am a bit behind on the photos of my meals. I had to update the BB and I lost them. Sorry. I didn't have anything unusual. Breakfast was my shake, lunch was a small ceasar salad, about 2 cups and supper was salmon b urgers and mixed raw veggies. I also enjoyed a half cup of Breton mini's.
We are in Saskatoon tonight for Ceasar Milan. Tomorrow I start Laurel's new training............
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Thursday, November 11, 2010
Rememberance Day
Today we pause and spend a moment of silence, to remember all of the Canadians who have given the ultimate sacrifice to allow us to live in one of the most safest and respected countries in the world. So I need to ask, why do we only pause once a year?? Isn't the sacrifice they have given worth more then 24 hours a year?? I think we should thank them every day, for if it wasn't for them everyday to us, would be another day of war and hell........................
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| Lunch - 2 dill pickles and 2 cups chili |
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| Water and a Peanut Butter Chocolate bar for Breakfast |
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| Supper - Lettuce wraps. 4 leaves of lettuce and 2 cups of chicken mixture |
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
WEDNESDAY Meals
Supper - 3 cups of lettuce, 6 oz chicken/pork, feta and dressing
Tonight before bed I will also have a protein snack bar. I have drank 2 litres of water, 2 cups of coffee, and had a chicken strip Laurel brought home from a meeting.
It was a day of mixed emotions. If you read my weigh in blog, you'll see why. Overall I never expected to do very well, but never expected the result I had from the inch's lost. So, I will take the news and move on this week. I know where the issues are, and will work them out.
Remembrance Day is tomorrow. God Bless our military, and God Bless our vets. It's because of you, I am able to write this blog, and be free to share with the world!
Weigh in
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Wednesday
Well winter has hit here and it came with some bite. Snow and wind chill all around us. Oh well, at least it never started a month ago.
So weigh in is at noon, and I am really nervous. I am pretty sure there won't be a loss. It was a long hard week. Toronto was a tough trip on the food intake. Staying even or a slight gain will be acceptable, but not tolerable.
I realized this week as well that my emotions and stress really do dictate the food consumption and the type of food I consume. It's not new to me, but it is really starting to hit home. I will never avoid stress, I will just be able to control it. I need to find some other crutch to help me. Food is the last thing I want to lean on. I will be working harder at eliminating stress and dealing with it in a non intake way.
Today I have started listing my food consumption as well. My plan is to photograph and explain my diet intake for the next week. I hope it can help u understand the process and conveniences of the program.
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So weigh in is at noon, and I am really nervous. I am pretty sure there won't be a loss. It was a long hard week. Toronto was a tough trip on the food intake. Staying even or a slight gain will be acceptable, but not tolerable.
I realized this week as well that my emotions and stress really do dictate the food consumption and the type of food I consume. It's not new to me, but it is really starting to hit home. I will never avoid stress, I will just be able to control it. I need to find some other crutch to help me. Food is the last thing I want to lean on. I will be working harder at eliminating stress and dealing with it in a non intake way.
Today I have started listing my food consumption as well. My plan is to photograph and explain my diet intake for the next week. I hope it can help u understand the process and conveniences of the program.
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Monday, November 8, 2010
Questions, Questions, Questions......
Today I was asked about my meals and what exactly I eat and the amounts. I have tried to explain the exact amount, but I really don't know how to describe or explain the amounts I am consuming. It's easy when you eat the foil foods, but after that it's almost impossible without measuring and reporting to you the measurements. So, what can I do to help?? Simple, photograph and measure and report the stuff to you here. So starting Wednesday, and for the next week I will blog and photograph my meals every day and tag them on here. That should give you a very good idea of what the food take is daily. I promise to do my best, to record it all, including any little cheats and drinks I have. This will be the most committed that I have been to the blog since I started it. It will be fun. As a note, my niece blogs her Sunday breakfasts right now on her blog. Check her out, by clicking Happy Pantry. She has cool stuff on it.
Today I spoke to a wonderful lady who saw my story in the Buzz. I called as she asked and we talked about the program. It might be another client for Lana. I hope I gave her the information she was looking for and the courage to give this a go. I can't say enough about it, and how good it's been for me.
Today I spoke to a wonderful lady who saw my story in the Buzz. I called as she asked and we talked about the program. It might be another client for Lana. I hope I gave her the information she was looking for and the courage to give this a go. I can't say enough about it, and how good it's been for me.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Movember
This is me at the the start.....
.....and 50 lbs lighter!!!!!!!!!So I promised a pic of my recent Ugly pose, and here it is. I don't see much difference, but I know there is. I apologize in advance for the burning image now installed in your mind.
I have been struggling with cravings since I arrived home yesterday. I am sure it's because of the poor meals and the introduction, by necessity, of some no no foods. I think that my craving mechanism is spiked on full throttle. I am trying to get over the need for some sweets, but it's really strong. I even resorted to drink some water and Crystal Lite and decaff, with sweetener and some Hazelnut cream. However, it's chocolate that I want. Thank god it's not Halloween today. It will subside, I know, but wholly crap, do I want something sweet and chocolaty..................
Home at last
Got home Saturday early afternoon from Toronto. It was a really quick trip. I was only really gone for 3 days, with the travel in and out. Hardest part was getting the 2 hours lost and then gained into your system. We were up at 3:30 Saskatchewan time to get ready to leave. Last night I went to be just before 1:30. So, 22 hours of waking hours. That is way to hard on an old guy!!!!!
It was a good experience for me and the program to be away, and be challenged for food choices and trying to stay inside the program guide lines. You can not and will not always be able to make the perfect choices, however making the right choice at the time will help you stay focused and on track. For instance, we were up early and in the airport way to early. I had my shake before we left the hotel. I then had to have a snack on the airplane, so I had a protein bar that I stuffed in my bag. Once we landed, I was anxious to get home, and was hungry. I went to Tim Horton's and grabbed coffee and a sausage breakfast sandwich. Now, was that the best choice?? Not likely, but it was enough of a food source, that it helped me through till I could get home. Better choices?? yup, no doubt, I could have had veggies or maybe another protein, but I need something fast so I could get home. I was on the veggies and back to some sort of program eating by yesterday evening. I will be back in the mode today.
I had a tough time with the food. I really felt uncomfortable breaking from the last 12 weeks of being on track. However, these situations come at you and you have to be prepared. We are never going to be 100% dedicated and never have slip ups. If you going into this thinking that, then you are already sabotaging your efforts. If you struggle with weight, then you know that for the most parts we make the choices we make based on convenience, and because of habit. Planning for the potential issues you might run into, helps get you through. Carry extra bars, or protein snacks. Carry some cucumbers or peppers in a container. Maybe carry a small soft cooler with you. If your stuck, head to Sobey`s or Safeway and buy a portion packaged veggie pack. You were going to stop some where, so instead of MacDonald's or Burger King, go across the street and get veggies. You will be happy you did!! And always, always, always, keep water with you. That is the biggest part of curbing your hunger. Is it really hunger you feel, or dehydration. When you can identify between the two, you are well on your way to being successful at the weight loss program of any kind.
It was a good experience for me and the program to be away, and be challenged for food choices and trying to stay inside the program guide lines. You can not and will not always be able to make the perfect choices, however making the right choice at the time will help you stay focused and on track. For instance, we were up early and in the airport way to early. I had my shake before we left the hotel. I then had to have a snack on the airplane, so I had a protein bar that I stuffed in my bag. Once we landed, I was anxious to get home, and was hungry. I went to Tim Horton's and grabbed coffee and a sausage breakfast sandwich. Now, was that the best choice?? Not likely, but it was enough of a food source, that it helped me through till I could get home. Better choices?? yup, no doubt, I could have had veggies or maybe another protein, but I need something fast so I could get home. I was on the veggies and back to some sort of program eating by yesterday evening. I will be back in the mode today.
I had a tough time with the food. I really felt uncomfortable breaking from the last 12 weeks of being on track. However, these situations come at you and you have to be prepared. We are never going to be 100% dedicated and never have slip ups. If you going into this thinking that, then you are already sabotaging your efforts. If you struggle with weight, then you know that for the most parts we make the choices we make based on convenience, and because of habit. Planning for the potential issues you might run into, helps get you through. Carry extra bars, or protein snacks. Carry some cucumbers or peppers in a container. Maybe carry a small soft cooler with you. If your stuck, head to Sobey`s or Safeway and buy a portion packaged veggie pack. You were going to stop some where, so instead of MacDonald's or Burger King, go across the street and get veggies. You will be happy you did!! And always, always, always, keep water with you. That is the biggest part of curbing your hunger. Is it really hunger you feel, or dehydration. When you can identify between the two, you are well on your way to being successful at the weight loss program of any kind.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Leaving Toronto
Getting ready to get out of the big city. Leave at 8:47 AM Saturday morning.
Been a good couple of days at meetings, and enjoyed reconnecting with committee member and Golf Canada staff. We will meet again in January, at Edmonton.
Tonight we hit the Keg for supper. Excellent meal, and they once again were accommodating for my needs. I had a nice steak, with asparagus and mushrooms. The asparagus was very tasty. It was fresh and was not woody or bitter. Lunch today, included a couple of salads that were awesome, and they had cold grilled bell peppers. I really enjoyed them. They were done with olive oil and some seasoning. Quite tasty!
Overall, I did okay. Tonight we were late leaving for supper and had eaten early at lunch, so I had some bad snacks and a cookie. Pretty much no other choices that I could find. I will need to really behave till Wednesday morning. I gotta get this budha down, and the weight to keep coming off.
I can hardly wait to be at home. Laurel is having a candle party Saturday and I get to sit in the man cave. I might get some company to keep me awake.........................
Hope you enjoyed the pictures of Woodbine. I know I enjoyed being there.
Been a good couple of days at meetings, and enjoyed reconnecting with committee member and Golf Canada staff. We will meet again in January, at Edmonton.
Tonight we hit the Keg for supper. Excellent meal, and they once again were accommodating for my needs. I had a nice steak, with asparagus and mushrooms. The asparagus was very tasty. It was fresh and was not woody or bitter. Lunch today, included a couple of salads that were awesome, and they had cold grilled bell peppers. I really enjoyed them. They were done with olive oil and some seasoning. Quite tasty!
Overall, I did okay. Tonight we were late leaving for supper and had eaten early at lunch, so I had some bad snacks and a cookie. Pretty much no other choices that I could find. I will need to really behave till Wednesday morning. I gotta get this budha down, and the weight to keep coming off.
I can hardly wait to be at home. Laurel is having a candle party Saturday and I get to sit in the man cave. I might get some company to keep me awake.........................
Hope you enjoyed the pictures of Woodbine. I know I enjoyed being there.
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Thursday, November 4, 2010
Oh Oh.....
Well today was an intersesting food day, and really not from the sideof interesting I would like to try that, more then it was interesting as to my choices.
We are at meetings in Toronto. All of our meals are catered and prepared for us. So this morning, I started out with my usual protein shake, and water. Headed downstairs for coffee. Breakfast was danish`s and fruit and all of your typical food items. I had no problem passing up any of the food. I wasn`t interested and I was quite happy watching everyone else devour fats and carbs like a bull dog eating ice cream. It was kinda funny. Snacks at coffee time. No thanks................
Lunch was a totalbust. Soup, sandwich`s, wraps and 3 pasta salads. I looked around to try and determine if I woul dbe able to rape enough veggies from the buckets to have a reasonable meal. However, I didn`t have to try to hard, caue my BB rang and it was a friend who lives in TO now wanting to go out for a quick lunch. So, I had Kelsey`s ceasar salad. It was awesome.
Supper was a buffet at the Woodbine Racetrack. It was a great meal. We had many salads,fish dish`s, pasta, potatoes, turkey, roast beef and of course the long line of desserts. I was proud of myself, in that I had exactly what I wanted. Salad, fish and the beef. I enjoyed a larger then normal meal,but still a lot less then I would have eaten 2 months ago. After supper the races started and we watched and bet on the races. I was making my way to the bathroom, and realized they had a dessert display near the area we had to go by to go pottie. Well, my willpower let me down and I had to sample the carrot cake. It was so freak`n good!!!! Wholly crap. I ate it and enjoyed every bit I took in, like it would be my last one for ever. I really did enjoy it. But, as I sit here writing this note, I have an extremely upset stomach, once again. I am banking on two things causing this. To much supper and the extra heavy carbs at supper. I took 2 pepcid`s now, and it hasn`t gotten a whole lot better. I am starting to realize, that I have stayed away from so much of the rich and ugly foods, my stomach is telling me to stop eating them. It`s not a bad thing. I think I just need to be doing it in a bit of moderation. Tomorrow is another day. If there is the same lunch, then I plan to sample the hotel restaurant`s cafe.
Having the dessert at this stage of the program is not a bad thing. We need to enjoy some special rewards every now and then. And when we do, we shouldn`t beat ourselves up over it. I had a couple of these times where I felt geez, what did I do. But I got right back on track and was still able to lose weight in the week. I think that if we could never stray, then that`s why we fail. Let`s face it, we will never be perfect, and this is a short term fix for long term sustainability. So, if you need to enjoy a sinful pleasure every now and then, we should just so it. But remember, moderation and the commitment to jump back on track, has to be a promise to yourself. If we allow the desires and the this won`t hurt me attitude to stay with us, we have just wasted all of our hard work, and lots of money! My niece Tiffany said to us some time ago, structured eating is good for 5 days, but you have to take a break from it or you will become bored and fall back to poor habits. So go ahead, cheat a bit, but bring the strength you need to get back to the job at hand!!
We are at meetings in Toronto. All of our meals are catered and prepared for us. So this morning, I started out with my usual protein shake, and water. Headed downstairs for coffee. Breakfast was danish`s and fruit and all of your typical food items. I had no problem passing up any of the food. I wasn`t interested and I was quite happy watching everyone else devour fats and carbs like a bull dog eating ice cream. It was kinda funny. Snacks at coffee time. No thanks................
Lunch was a totalbust. Soup, sandwich`s, wraps and 3 pasta salads. I looked around to try and determine if I woul dbe able to rape enough veggies from the buckets to have a reasonable meal. However, I didn`t have to try to hard, caue my BB rang and it was a friend who lives in TO now wanting to go out for a quick lunch. So, I had Kelsey`s ceasar salad. It was awesome.
Supper was a buffet at the Woodbine Racetrack. It was a great meal. We had many salads,fish dish`s, pasta, potatoes, turkey, roast beef and of course the long line of desserts. I was proud of myself, in that I had exactly what I wanted. Salad, fish and the beef. I enjoyed a larger then normal meal,but still a lot less then I would have eaten 2 months ago. After supper the races started and we watched and bet on the races. I was making my way to the bathroom, and realized they had a dessert display near the area we had to go by to go pottie. Well, my willpower let me down and I had to sample the carrot cake. It was so freak`n good!!!! Wholly crap. I ate it and enjoyed every bit I took in, like it would be my last one for ever. I really did enjoy it. But, as I sit here writing this note, I have an extremely upset stomach, once again. I am banking on two things causing this. To much supper and the extra heavy carbs at supper. I took 2 pepcid`s now, and it hasn`t gotten a whole lot better. I am starting to realize, that I have stayed away from so much of the rich and ugly foods, my stomach is telling me to stop eating them. It`s not a bad thing. I think I just need to be doing it in a bit of moderation. Tomorrow is another day. If there is the same lunch, then I plan to sample the hotel restaurant`s cafe.
Having the dessert at this stage of the program is not a bad thing. We need to enjoy some special rewards every now and then. And when we do, we shouldn`t beat ourselves up over it. I had a couple of these times where I felt geez, what did I do. But I got right back on track and was still able to lose weight in the week. I think that if we could never stray, then that`s why we fail. Let`s face it, we will never be perfect, and this is a short term fix for long term sustainability. So, if you need to enjoy a sinful pleasure every now and then, we should just so it. But remember, moderation and the commitment to jump back on track, has to be a promise to yourself. If we allow the desires and the this won`t hurt me attitude to stay with us, we have just wasted all of our hard work, and lots of money! My niece Tiffany said to us some time ago, structured eating is good for 5 days, but you have to take a break from it or you will become bored and fall back to poor habits. So go ahead, cheat a bit, but bring the strength you need to get back to the job at hand!!
Toronto
We had an incredible buffet. I had dessert too.
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
November 3rd
I am really learning the importance of knowing that what little extra's u add to ur food, is doing to the weight loss, and how to compensate for them. Knowing that carbs and fats mixed are not a good idea, but fat and protein won't have the same effect. Snacks are no protein versus Cheeto's or Pringle's. Believe it or not beef jerky or turkey bites might be better than an apple. Education and retraining ur thoughts is an important step in making this program successful.
I am eager and excited moving forward. The new education will take time to grasp, but I am getting it done!!
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Ready to Fly
Just getting my bags ready for my flight to Toronto on Wednesday evening. Leaving for Golf Canada meetings. Late afternoon flight on Wednesday and arrival early on Saturday. Going to be quick in and quick out,but it has to be done! Looking forward to the harness racing at Woodbine on Thursday night. Buffet supper, betting on the horses and maybe the casino. Hmmmm..........not much fun there!
Wednesday is weigh in once again. 6 days since the 1st goal achievement. Hoping to still be there. If I gain a lb I am jumping out of the plane over the Great Lakes. I might need a soft landing..........I am pretty sure the results will be good. Even staying the same is a positive result.
Today I saw in our local coffee paper, Lana`s ad for the program. She uses my name and my results,and posts this blog address for everyone to read. It was pretty humbling to see. kind of cool, though. I hope that the ad can help other people through to the next step of healthy living. Gee, maybe I will get bonus food packs for the referrals!!!!! If I can figure out how to get it to post here, I will do it. Stay tuned!!
I was really hungry yesterday, most of the day. This was the second time in my 9 weeks, that I could have eaten anything that was available. I was able to get through it, but wholly crap, it was tough. I understand there will be those days, and the cravings or feelings of hunger were really strong. I hope there aren`t to many to deal with, cause I am not sure my will power can sustain to many days like that.
On this Toronto trip, I am pretty much going to forgo any of the liquid protein while I am away. I will do the bars and hard protein, just because of convenience. That might be a bad decision, but with them travel, meetings and planned meals trying to make a shake, will be hard without the shaker with me. I may rethink this as I finish my packing in the AM.
So, I will update as I can from now to Saturday night. Saturday night is Partylite Candle party at the house. Bring your checkbook, and come on over anytime after 7PM......................
Wednesday is weigh in once again. 6 days since the 1st goal achievement. Hoping to still be there. If I gain a lb I am jumping out of the plane over the Great Lakes. I might need a soft landing..........I am pretty sure the results will be good. Even staying the same is a positive result.
Today I saw in our local coffee paper, Lana`s ad for the program. She uses my name and my results,and posts this blog address for everyone to read. It was pretty humbling to see. kind of cool, though. I hope that the ad can help other people through to the next step of healthy living. Gee, maybe I will get bonus food packs for the referrals!!!!! If I can figure out how to get it to post here, I will do it. Stay tuned!!
I was really hungry yesterday, most of the day. This was the second time in my 9 weeks, that I could have eaten anything that was available. I was able to get through it, but wholly crap, it was tough. I understand there will be those days, and the cravings or feelings of hunger were really strong. I hope there aren`t to many to deal with, cause I am not sure my will power can sustain to many days like that.
On this Toronto trip, I am pretty much going to forgo any of the liquid protein while I am away. I will do the bars and hard protein, just because of convenience. That might be a bad decision, but with them travel, meetings and planned meals trying to make a shake, will be hard without the shaker with me. I may rethink this as I finish my packing in the AM.
So, I will update as I can from now to Saturday night. Saturday night is Partylite Candle party at the house. Bring your checkbook, and come on over anytime after 7PM......................
Monday, November 1, 2010
Monday PM coffee break
So today I am having a hard day with a upset tummy. It feels very acid. Not sure why and how, but I gobbled some Pepcid. Not sure it is working that well though. Other then the Chinese food, I don't know what else it may be. Hopefully it will be better by Wednesday night. I am of to Toronto for a couple days.
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