December 2009 Blog Posts

Well, almost the end of 2009. Its been a rather dreary year so I guess its fitting that the last day of it here is so gray and rainy--not even proper rain, either, but that nasty drizzly stuff that gets in everywhere so it doesn't matter what you wear or if you have an umbrella. I'm sure I'll perk up in a bit but right now I'm feeling kind of lonely.  Both daughters are gone for the night, my BFF is working tonight and in the morning so he can't drive down to visit--just a little depressed, I guess. Patrick will...

So, this year is almost at an end. I sure hope next year is a better one! My BFF finally got a new phone and called a couple of days ago. Unfortunately, he has to work a really crazy schedule for the next 3 weeks because another employee has gone out of town. Oh well, at least we can talk on the phone once in  a while--AND it will give me a chance to lose a little more weight before he comes to visit.

Well, up a pound from my pre-holiday weight. Not too worry, though, 'cuz I'm back on track and I know it will come off soon--and be joined by a few friends! Started Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred today. What a workout! Its really hard but I got through it!  

Pretty day today--sunshine, even! Got lots to get done today. Feeling better about the things going on in my life right now. Since I can't do anything about Jenny I'll leave her in God's hands.

Almost Christmas! Can't believe it and I sure don't feel Christmassy, thanks to Jenny. I just don't know what to do about her! It's been raining on and off but I've gotten the dogs we're babysitting out for a walk at least once a day. They are such good dogs! I'm gonna do my best to eat right and workout this week. I know Friday (Christmas) will be a day filled with food--thankfully most of it is healthy!

Up half a pound from last week. Still less than my starting weight for the holiday season so I'm not too upset. My main goal for the season is to not gain any so if I end the season at or below 219 I'll be okay with it. Babysitting two big ole teddy bears--I mean dogs--for a week. Later I'm gonna try taking them for a walk and see how it goes.

Feeling a lot better today. Got 60 mins of exercise in so far. Had almost half of my water, too! Now to just drink the rest! Yesterday I joined the Pound for Pound Challenge--I pledged 30 pounds. I hope this will be a good way to help me stay motivated!

Did good yesterday but having a really hard time getting motivated today. Don't know  why I feel so tired! I hope I'm not catching that cold my daughter has had!

It snowed a little yesterday. Looked pretty but its raining now and so it will be gone soon. Did pretty well yesterday--except for the water! My downfall! I wish I knew why its so hard for me to drink water! We are planning on doing the gingerbread house scene for the contest at Mary's work. Its a" cheater" scene--premade pieces--but it will be fun. I'm so glad I don't much care for the candies we'll be using, though!

Well, messed up a little last night. I did really well at the open house but later my daughter put out m&ms while we watched a movie--they called me and I answered! I did manage to put them away before I ate all of them--which was something I wouldn't have done in the past--but I still ate too many. Today is a new day and I am back on track!

Had a pretty good day yesterday--stayed within my calorie goals and got some walking in. Also finished putting up the outside lights. Drank my water. Going shopping today and then to a neighbor's open house this evening.  Also hope to get the gingerbread houses put together so they can be decorated in time for Mary's work contest! Time to get my workout in!

Aunt Marion died yesterday morning. Spent a lot of time on the phone and so didn't get my workout in. Will get it done today. Weigh-in: 217.5 Down another 1 1/2 pounds. COLD and foggy today.

Boy, it sure has been cold here! (Western Washington state) It seems colder than usual--I'm not sure if it really is, though, or if I'm just not remembering right! Jenny hasn't been home and hasn't called. She wants to be "independant" so I guess I'll just leave it up to God to watch over her and wait. I've been good with my foods and exercise. Doing better with my water intake, too.

Weekend was okay. Stayed on plan with my food, drank more water and got my exercise in. Daughter Jenny is being difficult, to say the least.  She's been 18 for a whole month and has started coming and going as she pleases--without even letting anyone know. So dangerous but can't tell her anything. On well, guess she'll have to learn the hard way. I WILL NOT allow her behavior to keep me from living a healthy lifestyle!

Yesterday was a good day. Went to Mary's OB appt and got to hear the baby's heartbeat. Wonderful! Don't know if I got all my water in because I forgot to take my water bottle with me but today is a new day and a fresh start. Weighed in today and I lost the pound I put on over Thanksgiving. I'm glad, as my main goal for the holiday season is to not GAIN!

Drank ALL my water yesterday and did manage to get in 20 mins of exercise. I've already done my workout for today and am taking a break from housework now. It is so beautiful today! I hope to go for a long walk later.

Well, so far so good today. Ive been drinking my water and got some shopping done. Still need to do my workout because Jenny was ready to go out sooner than I thought she would be. I'll get that done soon.