Saturday

                                 

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF MY GAL PALS 

If I were ol' Santa, you know what I'd do
I'd dump all the silly gifts given to you
                      
And deliver some things just inside your front door
Things you have lost, but treasured before.

I'd give you back all your maidenly vigor
and to go along with it, a neat tiny figure.

Then restore the old color that once graced your hair
before rinses and bleaches took residence there.

I'd bring back the shape with which you were gifted
so things now suspended need not be uplifted.

I'd draw in your tummy and smooth all the cracks
Till you'd be a dream in those tight fitting slacks.

I'd remove all your wrinkles and leave only one chin
So you wouldn't spend hours rubbing grease on your skin

You'd never have flashes or queer dizzy spells
and you wouldn't hear noises like ringing of bells.

No sore aching feet and no corns on your toes
no searching for spectacles right on your nose.

Not a shot would you take in your arm, hip or fanny
from a doctor who thinks you're a nervous old granny.

You'd never have headaches, no pills would you take.
no heating pad needed since muscles won't ache.

Yes, if I were Santa, you'd never look stupid
You'd be one cute chick with the romance of Cupid.

I'd give you a lift when the wolves start to whistle,
the joys of your heart would be light as a thistle.

But alas! I'm not Santa. I'm simply just me
the matronest of matrons you ever did see.

I wish I could tell all the symptoms I've got
But I'm due at my doctor's for an estrogen shot.

Even though we've grown older this wish is sincere
Merry Christmas to you and a Happy New Year.

Friday

                                     

  I am off work today and it is good.  I need the rest.  I will be going to the gym with Rick at 1:00 and look forward to the exercise.  I have been having trouble with restless leg at night and didn't get much sleep.  I hope it settles down soon.  I am thinking by tomorrow I might be down that last 1/2 pound because the scale was wavering today between the 1/2 pound and not so it will soon settle into 202.  Still seems like alot but is much smaller.  My husband told me yesterday I look so much thinner, like the woman he married.  I was heavy when we married 32 years ago but not this heavy.  I have to call my insurance today and make sure they will cover me for surgery into the new year.  They had better.

                                                   

  For breakfast I am just having a slim fast.  Lunch will be a cup of leftover chipotle soup and I haven't decided on supper yet.  I think I will get the ham out to thaw and make that sometime this weekend.   I measured myself and am down more inches.  My wrists are now skinny enough I can get my fingers around them.  In fact my lower arms look great.  Still pretty flappy on the upper arms but have definate muscle there.  My legs are solid muscle.  If I could just get my flabby tummy to firm up.  I think it has but I would probably need a tummy tuck to get rid of it and that will never happen.  Slowly but surely I am getting there.  Maybe I will hit the onerland's on New Year's day!  I hope not that long though.

                             Broccoli Wild Rice Soup 

 
1 package (6 ounces) chicken and wild rice mix
5 cups water
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 medium carrot, shredded
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup,(reduced fat, reduced-sodium undiluted
1 package (8 ounces) light cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup slivered almonds, optional

 
 
 
  SERVINGS 8 
  PREP 15 min. 
  COOK 15 min. 
  TOTAL 30 min. 
 
 DIRECTIONS
In a large saucepan, combine rice, contents of seasoning packet and water; bring to a boil.
 Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring once. Stir in the broccoli, carrot and onion
 Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in soup and cream cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted.
 Stir in almonds if desired. Yield: 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

 NUTRITIONAL INFO

Nutritional Analysis: One1-cup serving (prepared with reduced-fat, reduced-sodium soup and light cream cheese
 and without almonds) equals 178 calories, 6 g fat (0 saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 582 mg sodium,
 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

 

   We had a great work out at the gym,  I am increasing my weights and feeling stronger.  I have been using the free weight also and trying to work on my tummy area.  Hopeless I think but still I have to try.

Didn't make it

                                     

Well I am still only down 1.4 pounds on the scale.    Frustrating but I can handle it.  I am happy I am making it through the holidays with a lose, no matter how small, instead of a gain which I would have in the past.

  Work last night was brutal.  I got 2 admits that were critical when they hit the floor and should have gone straight to ICU instead of the floor.  So I had to work like crazy getting all these life saving treatments started, calling the doctors and then transfering them to intensive after all.   I kept running all night which made the12 hours go quickly.

  Weird eating today again because of work.  I have a pretty good dinner planned of grilled chicken breasts, steamed brocolli, wild rice and then a fruit cup in water for dessert.

AAARRRGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH

   I stepped on the scale today and I am down 1.4 pounds.  ARGH.  So close.  This is like waiting for the last number in bingo.  It is tempting to fast today or take a lasix as I can tell I am retaining fluid by the swelling in my feet but I am not going to do it.  Hopefully by tomorrow the rest will be gone. 

   I have been looking on ebay at the charms.  Wow, there are a lot more then there were the last time I looked and some great mountain ones.  I should be able to find a great one for  the next milestone also.

Bike Charm

                                       

I got my bike charm today to give me incentive to lose the last 2 pounds.   I have it hanging on my mirror in the bedroom.  Just 2 more pounds and I can put it on and just 4 more pounds and I will be under 200.  I have to think of a great charm for that.  I was thinking of a mountain if I could find one because it would symbolize going down the other side for me.  I have never seen one like that though and would probably have to have it made.  We shall see.

  I am doing well again.  Practicing intent and willfullness.  Missed my meditation this morning and I want to do a good one before bed concentrating on focus which I have been lacking lately.

Twelve Days Of Dieting

                                                                   

The Twelve Days of Dieting.

On the first day of Christmas the dietier took from the fridge,

a bartlet pear on cottage cheese.

 

On the 2nd day of Christmas the dietier took from the fridge,

2 slices of melon,

and a barlet pear on cottage cheese

 

On the 3rd day of Christmas the dietier took from the fridge,

3 lettuce leaves,

2 slices of melon,

and a barlet pear on cottage cheese.

 

On the 4th day of Christmas the dietier took from the fridge,

4 ripe red grapes,

3 lettuce leaves,

2 slices of melon,

and a bartlet pear on cottage cheese.

 

On the 5th day of Christmas the dietier took from the fridge,

5 golden delicious apples,

4 ripe red grapes,

3 lettuce leaves,

2 slices of melon,

and a bartlet pear on cottage cheese.

 

On the 6th day of Christmas the dietier took from the fridge,

6 carrot sticks,

5 golden delicious apples,

4 ripe red grapes,

3 lettuce leaves.

2 slices of melon,

and a barlet pear on cottage cheese.

 

On the 7th day of Christmas the dietier took from the fridge,

7 radishes heaping,

6 carrot sticks,

5 golden delicious apples,

4 ripe red grapes,

3 lettuce leaves,

2 slices of melon,

and a bartlet pear on cottage cheese.

 

On the 8th the day of Christmas the dietier took from the fridge,

8 ounces of water,

7 radishes heaping,

6 carrot sticks,

5 golden apples,

4 ripe red grapes,

3 lettuce leaves,

2 slices of melon,

and a bartlet pear on cottage cheese.

 

On the 9th day of Christmas the dietier took from the fridge,

9 figs a dancing,

8 ounces of water,

7 radishes heaping,

6 carrot sticks,

5 golden delicious apples,

4 ripe red grapes,

3 lettuce leaves,

2 slices of melon,

and a bartlet pear on cottage cheese.

 

On the 10th day of Christmas the dietier took from the fridge,

10 rice cake crackers,

9 figs a dancing,

8 ounces of water,

7 radishes heaping,

6 carrot sticks,

5 golden delicious apples,

4 ripe red grapes,

3 lettuce leaves,

2 slices of melon,

and a bartlet pear on cottage cheese.

 

On the 11th day of Christmas the dietier took from the fridge,

11 slices of kiwi,

10 rice cake crackers,

9 figs a dancing,

8 ounces of water,

7 radishes, heaping,

6 carrot sticks,

5 golden delicious apples,

4 ripe red grapes,

3 lettuce leaves,

2 slices of melon,

and a bartlet pear on cottage cheese.

 

On the 12th day of Christmas the dietier took from the fridge,

A healthier way of eating,

11 slices of kiwi,

10 rice cake crackers,

9 figs a dancing,

8 ounces of water,

7 radishes heaping,

6 carrot sticks,

5 GOLDEN DELICIOUS APPLES ( SING OUT LOUD HERE)

4 ripe red grapes,

3 lettuce leaves,

2 slices of melon,

and a bartlet pear on cottage cheese.

 

 

 

Saturday Journal

   I have not been doing great lately.  We had peanut mix last night at work and I had some and the day before some candy which I also ate.  I would lose faster if I didn't touch those things.  It is so hard this time of year but not very long ago it would have been harder.  It used to be all the doctors would send gift trays to the floors, usually candy or cookies and sometimes fruit,  Popcorn, nuts.  They seem to have stopped doing that this year.  It's good but I was looking forward to the oranges and a little appreciation for our hard work would have been nice.  My son has been at his job for around 8 months.  He got a $500.00 bonus check.  I have been at my job almost 26 years and we won't get anything from our employer.

    I ended up going to the gym the other day after all and had a great workout.  I varied it alot and have the sore muscles to prove it.  Next month I am joining WW.  I need the accountability as I am slipping lately.  I think it is because my loss is so slow.  Even though I feel much better physically I really want to be much smaller.  I read the boards and people that weigh more then me are fitting into smaller clothes then me.  I am so pear shaped with my stomach.  It is discouraging.  I have come a long way and have no intention of giving up.  It has been 6 mouths now and I thought I would be at least 50 pounds lighter.  I am not trying hard enough.

  Meals for today.  Last night I had a bowl of split pea soup that I made the other day.  I had an apple, 2 rice cakes and later some low fat popcorn plus those darn nut mix.  When I got home I made a cup of oatmeal.  For supper Rick is grilling steaks and I will have a spinach salad.  I have been terrible at my water lately.  It is harder now that the weather is cold.  I have to fight this terrible urge to hibernate this time of year and to put on weight for insulation.  I just feel thicker these days.  Time for a measuring day to see if I have lost inches.  I haven't done that for awhile.   Sometimes I wish my husband needed to lose weight also as it would be easier if he were cooking light meals.  Last night wasn't bad as we had fajitas.  I also struggle all night at work with feeling likeI need to be eating all the time.  I make sure and bring stuff that is low cal so I don't grab something from the vending machine, but I am struggling .  I am bringing a bag of organic baby carrots tonight and I made up some oatmeal, froze it in cup size servings and have brought some of that to nuke at work.  It actually heats up pretty good if you heat it slow and then add your no fat milk.