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Day 417; Calories 1727; Weight 179.4 (-1.6 lbs)
I had planned on staying home today. Getting up early this morning, exercising and then diving into tax preparation. Eventually perhaps working a bit after I began to see progress ... with no need to go to town today.
Ah, the best laid plans of mice and men. Let me return briefly to ... as the toilet swirls ... brought to you by life is interesting. FIL continues to be quite a challenge. His latest stunt was deciding to STOP his medication, cold turkey, because he believed it was making him anxious. Did he call and talk with the doctor? Of course not. Did he call and talk to a pharmacist? Of course not. Just decided all on his own. I guess he nearly ended up in the hospital last night. Severe anxiety, heart racing, pacing around his apartment, moaning and groaning. Called the doctor's office yesterday am. Doctor asked him why he stopped the meds? FIL told him he read the potential side effect insert and it said you shouldn't drive when you take it and he was going to drive to the store. Dr. told him 'you should not be driving at all' and told him to take a pill IMMEDIATELY. So ... of course ... they are out of milk TODAY and need their phone card charged, and, and, and, and!!!! So ... enter Moose to 'save the day' ... UGH. It's okay though ... just shift my plan a bit ... it will be okay. I'll tan today instead of tomorrow, I'll go to the bank today instead of tomorrow, I'll take some trash to the dump ... it's the Gumby rule ... be flexible.
Hubby and I are going to do a little mini-get-away this weekend and spend the night out (dinner and dancing too!!). A little early St. Patrick's Day celebration I guess (we both have a wee bit of the Irish in us!!). While I'm not looking forward to extra calories (given my weight this morning which was quite exciting to see once again) I am looking forward to kicking my heels up and having fun. I love dancing ... being a little crazy ... and just hanging out with my man. Yes, I know, going out doesn't absolutely require extra calories but quite frankly ... I will drink and that will mean calories and I will likely eat things I do not typically eat and it will all be just fine. This is a life long journey and there really isn't some special number I need to weigh to feel good about me.
Ah ... first cup of coffee nearly consumed I am ready to begin quarter counting (vending machines) and get this party started!! Today is March 11th ... next month at this time ... April 11th I will be in Mexico!!!
What, pray tell is Moose grateful for today???
1. loyalty & devotion ... realizing that sometimes it is better to do what someone else needs us to do instead of what I 'want' to do
2. seeing 170 something on the scale, AGAIN.
3. a super sweet orange last night ... YUM!!!!
4. my husband (while we both have plenty of 'warts' and are far from perfect)... together we have learned much about love and friendship through the years ...
5. and the simple things in life ... funny movies, good coffee, silly jokes, beautiful sunsets and sunrises, canine snuggles, toddlers' smiles, baby noises, blue skies, vibrant flowers, the smell of freshly baked bread ... well you get the idea!!!
As we all continue to put one foot in front of the other shall we continue to work on being as present as we can in each moment, being grateful for what is instead of pining away for what 'could've' or 'should've' or 'might be'. I'm not suggesting it is easy. I only know that for me, it makes a difference. Well ... guess I better get a move on!!! Have a good day.
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179.4 lb
Lost so far: 79.8 lb.
Still to go: 0 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
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Diet Calendar Entries for 11 March 2010:
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1556 kcal
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Fat: 36.72g | Prot: 153.86g | Carb: 163.92g.
Breakfast: Lite Jarlsberg, 100 Calorie Multigrain English Muffin, large egg, butter. Lunch: Blue Bunny Light Yogurt, chicken breast. Dinner: roasted chicken, sweet potato. Snacks/Other: air popcorn, jarlsberg lite, sourdough bread, Snickers Marathon Dark Chocolate Crunch. more...
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2980 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Sleeping - 8 hours, Resting - 4 hours and 15 minutes, Desk Work - 9 hours, Driving - 2 hours, Precor Elliptical - 45 minutes. more...
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losing 11.2 lb a week
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