Changing habits

Summertime

Monday, December 3, 2007 22:00:19

Oh yes, it is summer time in San Diego. Great weather. It feels so good to be outside.

My son has been visiting from Groton, CT. He is a Navy Submariner. I am so glad the weather has been good for his visit. He has been to the beach a lot.

I did my spring cleaning in anticipation of his visit. That felt so good. So now I have a really clean house. Plus I always like to take the time to purge closets and drawers. Made a couple runs to drop off stuff at Good Will.

Had some birthday celebrations at work and a an open house of a friend at work that bought their first house.

I haven't been logging in my food lately, but as I have been doing it since January, I know what I can eat. I have been stuck at 146 - 147, but I know it will just take time to lose more. I remember when I couln't break the 150 zone, so I know it will just take time. I am glad I am not gaining.

Went to a swap meet today, haven't been in awhile. I bought some glass bowls for cooking in the microwave. I heard glass is better to use that plastic in the microwave, so I bought more bowls.

Can you believe it is almost May! Time is flying.

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Spring Cleaning

Monday, December 3, 2007 23:01:14

Today is spring cleaning. Have a day off work, for spring break. I slept in until 9 am, which is really late for me, I usually get up at 5:30 am.

So I am drinking my coffee and checking in on my EP friends.

We are experiencing Santa Ana winds here in San Diego. Really strong winds. Our poor fence is ready to keel over. We are supposed to have the temperature hit the mid 80's today. Tomorrow it is supposed to be 87. So we go from running our heaters to running the air conditioner!

My Navy son is coming home for a visit on Tuesday, so an added incentitive to the the spring cleaning done.

Had a great work out in water aerobics last night. Today's exercise will be to take the dogs on a 2 mile walk plus house work.

Happy Friday and enjoy your weekend.

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Thursday

Monday, December 3, 2007 23:00:10

Taking two vacation days on Monday and Tuesday left a pile of work for me on Wednesday. My search into nursing homes for MIL is taking a lot of time. A friend at work who went through this already has been a wealth of information. There is so much to consider when choosing a nursing home. MIL knows this is coming but wants to delay it as long as possible. She has a doctor appointment tomorrow, so we will she what the doctor says.

Have stayed on track with food and exercise. Water is a problem when I am not at work, as I forget to drink it when I am out and about.

Tomorrow our work has a vacation day, so I will get the house ready for my son's visit. He is in the Navy in submarines based in Groton, Conn. He is my baby (24 years old).

I bought a pedometer and I was really disappointed because any kind of movement at all registers as a step. I want my money back!

I know a lot of you are from Texas and I have been watching the news on your weather - tornados and hail! I hope you are all okay and haven't had any damages.

Take care.

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Vacation

Tuesday, December 4, 2007 00:07:10

Taking two vacation days for today and tomorrow.

I will be touring long term care facilities in our area for my MIL. She has been in failing health for a long time and it is only a matter of time before the health care workers in her home can care for her. She will need skill nursing. She ilives an hour and a half away from us and my Dh is her only relative.

Had a great work out a the gym yesterday. today I will take the dogs for a long hike. Other than that I will do some spring cleaning.

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Walkabout

Tuesday, December 4, 2007 00:06:14

Went on a walkabout yesterday. All over the Del Mar national car show. Saw some beautiful cars. DH is restoring a 1956 Ford Pick Up and a 1955 Chevy 2door. We were looking at color combinations and saw some great ones. It was really noisy, with the old muscle cars showing off their engines. It was fun seeing the old cars, I saw ones that my parents had when I was little, some one cherried out an old Ford Pinto if you can imagine that.

I don't help my husband with the restorations, that is his baby. But I used to help with his different car projects when we were dating, because I wanted to spend every second with him!

Before the car show I went to an hour water aerobics so I really got my exericse in. I went over my food plan, but made great choices for food along the way.

This morning went to the gym for an hour yoga class, then took the dogs for a 2 mile walk. I am done for the day! I am taking Monday and Tuesday off so I can do laundry and grocery shopping then. I am going to the library and find a good book to read.

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Saturday

Tuesday, December 4, 2007 00:05:09

Had two days of training on Thursday and Friday. Didn't make my exercise on those two days, so it is to the gym this morning. I was able to stay on the food plan but water plan didn't make it.

After the gym DH and I are going to the Good Guys auto show in Del Mar, CA. We will get lots of walking in. The auto show is all old cars. My DH loves to dream. He has some cars that he is restoring, so this gives him good ideas too. We are supposed to have good weather. It has been really cold lately.

A friend at work noticed my weight loss and is interested in losing weight. So now I will have a buddy at work to share goals with and to encourage.

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Change of plans

Tuesday, December 4, 2007 00:02:22

My husband's mother was not feeling well, so we took the day off to go visit her. She lives 1 1/2 hours away. It was a nice day, but threw me off my routinge Stayed on my food plan but exericse and water plan went out the window.

Did manage to take the dogs for a walk after we returned home. The weather has turned cool again. By the time I got home my ears were freezing. Where is all our California sunshine? I am ready for summer!

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April Fools Day

Tuesday, December 4, 2007 00:01:23

Had a fun April Fools Day, even though I tried to be prepared to tricksters, I was fooled a few times.

Early morning yoga and water aerobics in the evening. A group of us at work take a brisk 15 minute power walk during break. So I got my exercise in for the day.

Followed my food plan and water - 100 0z. Trying to think of a goal or two for April. Of course, I would like to lose a few lbs this month, but not sure what else to set for a goal.

Someone at work commented on my slack which were looking a little baggy. I wont' wear that pair of slack again. they will go bye bye.

Well, time for American Idol now....

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Rainy day

Sunday, December 2, 2007 21:00:22

Woke up early to go to the swap meet and it was raining outside. Bummer. So we stayed home and my husband finally did our taxes and I finished the book I had been reading. Jody Picoult's new one, A Change of Heart was great . Couldn't put it down.

Went clothes shopping yesterday and go two pair of slack, some camis and that was it. I hate it when you have money to spend but can't find anything you like.

The weather cleared up and took my dogs are a two mile walk. It smells so good after a rain.

Our middle daughter stopped by for dinner, I made chicken and pasta with salad. We had a great visit.

All in all a great day.

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Saturday

Sunday, December 2, 2007 22:09:13

Went t water aerobics in the morning. Had a sub teacher and she had some great water excericses we hadnt' done before. She is a kick box instructor and used a lot of those moves. Great workout.

Plan to go shopping for some clothes in a smaller size! Some older clothes stil fit okay, but others are baggyish. So of to shopping : )

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