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Good morning. The sun is shining this morning and the forecast says we might see the low 70's. More rain is in the forecast beginning tomorrow. I think I'll enjoy today!
Still waiting on the generator issue to be resolved. The parts to fix our Onan should arrive today. We may have it back by Friday. Keep your fingers, toes, and eyes crossed!!! The battery/inverter problem hasn't happened again but I don't think we are out of the woods yet. I'm just hoping we can limp along for a while until we can figure out the financial end of it.
Eating has maintained within a very reasonable calorie count. Now I'm fretting that perhaps I am not eating enough and that is why I haven't seen a decline on the scale. Of course I also have not exercised since last Wednesday due to the power issues. I did this morning though. Hubby said as long as the generator was running it would be okay.
I keep reminding myself that I have done very well over the past almost year and a half. I need to celebrate the fact that I am still in a good range; I have lost a substantial amount of weight and kept it off; I have not gained significantly even though I have experienced multiple consecutive stressors in my life. I find myself slipping into 'comparison mode' as my buddies talk excitedly (which they should) about being 'normal' on the BMI. My BMI is still in the 'overweight' category and wouldn't reach 'normal' unless I weighed 173 lbs. I know it is foolish to compare, we are all individuals, but I am oh so human!! LOL!!
So it has been a while since I have listed things I am grateful for ... I think it is time ...
1. I am grateful for this place where I can share my triumphs and woes; where I can support others; and where I can be entertained by such interesting adventures!!
2. I am grateful for the sun today that is shining in the beautiful blue sky!!
3. I am grateful that we did have the one weekend of fun recently and look forward to more.
4. I am grateful for International Delights fat free caramel machiatto creamer and splenda!!! What a delightful treat occasionally in my much loved coffee!
5. I am grateful for life. Although we've had many challenges we also have many blessings. I think perhaps it is these very difficult times that create perspective and the opportunity to appreciate what is 'good' in my life.
I should always do that list. Even when I am not feeling like it. Perhaps BECAUSE I do not feel like it. Have a delightful day!!
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Rasva: 22,94g | Prot: 70,68g | Hh: 141,39g.
Aamiainen: water, Special K Protein Bar. Lounas: Weight Watchers Yogurt, white turkey meat, Jarlsberg Lite, Whole Wheat Sandwich Thins. Päivällinen: Lean Cuisine Macaroni & Cheese. Välipalat/Muut: Snickers Marathon Dark Chocolate Crunch, Knudsen Cottage Doubles. lisää...
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2987 kcal
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Harjoitus:
Toimistotyö - 9 tuntia, Ajaminen - 2 tuntia, Precor Elliptical - 42 minuuttia, Lepo - 4 tuntia ja 18 minuuttia, Nukkuminen - 8 tuntia. lisää...
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I love your journal and the things you are grateful for. I am having a very stressful day today and it was a great reminder for me. Take care and enjoy the rest of your day. Hopefully all of our issues will work themselves out!
08 kesä 10 jäseneltä: chattycathy1955
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Yes my dear Cathy ... hopefully!!!
08 kesä 10 jäseneltä: madaboutmoose
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We ARE so similar. Don't worry, I will never reach "normal" on the BMI chart again. I have to get to 165 to do it and I would be underweight at that weight. I have 150 pounds of lean body mass. 180 is the right weight for me. Dang, I hate that chart and how it makes us try to fit the square peg into the round hole. I'm a square peg, dammit!!! Just let me be me :) I feel lucky actually, I look better and wear a smaller size at 195 than some of my friends at 140. Meaning, to maintain MY ideal weight, I get to eat more. So HA! There are benefits and disadvantages to everything. But there's really no disadvantage to being a higher number on the scale, except an artificial one.
08 kesä 10 jäseneltä: k8yk
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The listing of 5 things to be grateful for is an excellent practice which I believe you introduced us to here on FS. LOL! about keeping our eyes, fingers, and toes crossed, I don't think I've heard that one before. Mine are crossed for you moose. :-) "International Delights fat free caramel machiatto creamer," hmmmmmm, I should try that. Be careful with the Splenda, it can become addicting and has a lot of chlorine I understand. My understanding of the BMI is that it is an older standard which does not take into consideration frame size. This makes it particularly difficult to use. However, if you are like me, you may find that conforming to BMI may optimize the way you feel, I like it. Have a great day dear friend.
08 kesä 10 jäseneltä: information
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k8yk - THANKS!!! I need a buddy who is more like me body wise. I get myself all twisted up comparing myself to my tiny petite friends ... I've done that all my life ... silly me!!! Info - I am careful with splenda and don't actually consume very much. Usually I'm a black coffee drinker so the splenda and creamer is a real treat!! I guess I could opt for a little 'real' sugar instead. Something to ponder!
08 kesä 10 jäseneltä: madaboutmoose
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Those petite friends (I have them too) are jealous of your height, I guarantee it. The grass is always greener on the other side right? The shortest path to happiness is learning to love what you already have :)
08 kesä 10 jäseneltä: k8yk
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I love your journal, and your five. I was thinking about adding them to mine too again. Maybe I will go back, it sure helped to focus on more of the goods!
08 kesä 10 jäseneltä: cindyshine
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moose! your sunny disposition and outlook has made me work harder than I have ever worked before. I see how long you have maintained your weight and when I reach my goal I hope I have a fraction of your resolve.
08 kesä 10 jäseneltä: alllicat
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Allicat ... I am absolutely amazed that you see me as having a 'sunny disposition'!!! With all the events of the last months ... I feel like I complain way too much! LOL!! Thank you though!! It warms my heart to know that in some way I can be helpful to others!!
08 kesä 10 jäseneltä: madaboutmoose
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Just because we've had a rough patch doesn't mean that we can't look for the bright side. You have had a rough patch these past few months, but that hasn't stopped you from keeping your head up and being a rock for the people in your life and on here. I'm proud of what you do and how you handle yourself diplomatically. And have you read my journal? All I do is complain. And don't worry about being "normal," name one of us that is 100% normal :)
08 kesä 10 jäseneltä: alllicat
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All the talk about BMI reminds me it's time for a physical - I was 1 pound under OBESE last year - now I am JUST overweight! Sounds like you put in some time reflecting on the big picture today - good for you!
08 kesä 10 jäseneltä: abbadabba
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Alli - of course I read your journal and I do not agree that all you do is complain!! LOL!!! In fact, I've noticed an upbeatness to it lately ... you have done so well!!! Abba ... ye old annual physical - oh joy and excitement abounds!!! I actually looked forward to mine this year ... couldn't wait to hear doc's reaction to my weight loss!!
08 kesä 10 jäseneltä: madaboutmoose
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Moose, I'm glad to see your five. As always, it makes me think I should do one myself but I can't get into the habit. I hear you about the "normal" and the BMI. First, if you want to get into "normal," you can. You know that. But I know that at one point I was in overweight but I was wearing size 8 pants. I think those charts definitely don't take into account different body types, etc. I think there's always going to be that NOT GOOD ENOUGH pressure. I feel it when I see other people who are my height but at a lower weight--even though I KNOW I am at a healthy place. I try to think about yoga (even though I haven't been able to go lately). Instead of looking around at how far everyone else can get into a posture, the idea is just to focus on yourself. I think it's one of the hardest things about yoga--but such a good lesson for the rest of life.
08 kesä 10 jäseneltä: beets_yum
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Moose, what a lovely journal today. All you have had to deal with and you still are maintaining a wonderful attitude. Yes, wonderful! Your list was awesome. Like some of the others, I should list some of the things I am grateful for. One for sure would be all you wonderful people out there. I am praying everything goes well with the generator for you. I understand the "getting away" again. I never get anywhere, but finally did this past weekend to stepson's wedding. Wonderful warm exciting lovely time. Cannot say enough about it. Like you, I am looking forward to the next time. Keep that great smile on that you have in your picture and how can anything go wrong....... Be well Moose, talk to ya later.
08 kesä 10 jäseneltä: The Next Number
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