Hanging in There

Let's hang in there together in the next six weeks to get through this holiday season without gaining weight, maybe even losing some. Here are some things that work:
drink your water - get in your 6-8 glasses per day
plan ahead
never go to a party or shopping hungry
bring a dish to the party you can eat
focus on the people at the event, not the food
take the pressure off yourself - if it doesn't get done, it doesn't get done
take some time for yourself - go get a massage, hair cut, or nails done
get in your exercise - walk your dog or go to the gym at least 3 times per week
track even when you blow it
if you blow it, get right back on
Share some of your hints.

Sue

484 posts

I just looked at my posts total - wow! 484 posts. I hope there a few people who are struggling with me. My husband's with me. He and I work hard to eat well. I do the shopping - I try to buy organic because of two reasons: 1) it tastes better 2) we don't want the extra chemicals in our bodies. He cooked tonight a nice dinner. Good day with the kids. They are really something! They are surely worth it!

Sue

How to Keep Going with Losing Weight

You don't give up. You take it one day at a time. It takes what the Finnish refer to as sisu, which roughly translates "guts." It was a rainy day and tough on the kids because they couldn't go outside to run around and yell loud for their recess. We had to practice Quiet Coyote, but we still got some things done. Yeah for WKS!!! (Wet Kid Smell - ah, you got to love it)

Sue

Losing over Thanksgiving

Yes, I did it. I cooked a delicious dinner and lost a pound. So did my husband. No suffering either - just no gravy and no pie crust. How about you?

Is this rain ever going to stop? We are water-logged and soggy... but we did have two very nice days. To my monster day tomorrow,

Sue

New IPod Touch

I love it. I wish it could be my IPhone too, but it can only do mobile connections. Someday the two will merge.

It was warm enough today again to do yard work. I got my garden mostly cleared. We watched the Michigan game. The Buckeyes gave them a good fight. I got to visit with several of my friends. Nice day. One day left of break and then back at it.

Sue

Sun in November

It was a gorgeous day today, sunny and mild. I did some yard work, walked Essi, ate sushi, and went to buy a new IPod. My old one died, but served me well for 5 years. Tomorrow's supposed to be like this one. I'm going to be in the yard - I don't have to shop tomorrow like I usually do on Saturday.

Two more nice days off,
Sue

Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner

I fixed a wonderful dinner today for B on Thanksgiving. It tasted wonderful, if I do say so myself. We had turkey (cooked with herbs under the skin), dressing (Ina Garten's recipes, in fact all the parts of the dinner were her recipes), mashed potatoes, cranberry conserve (yum, one of my favorites), and roasted veggies (brussell sprouts, parsnips, green beans, and fennel) with Pumpkin Mousse for dessert. No gray - we didn't miss it. No pie crust - we didn't miss it. We had a nice Beaujolais Neuveaux with it. I cooked everything from scratch with organic ingredients - they really do make a difference. They taste much better. We took Essi for a nice walk and watched a pretty good movie. Very nice day!

Sue

Thanksgiving break

And now we have a few days off. I'm looking forward to spending some time working out, cooking, walking Essi, and being with Bob. We have five whole beautiful days. I think I'll get out the nutcrackers too, maybe get the Christmas trees. I have an acupuncture tomorrow, my third one. Here's hoping it makes my feet, especially the right one, feel better. I also pick up our turkey tomorrow. It's just B. and I for Thanksgiving. My dad and his new wife were supposed to come, but they are moving to a new house and are quite overwhelmed. I'm going to see them in a couple weeks.

Sue

Victory

It's been a good week. Good observation. It was a wonderful class. It's always nice when your principal gets to see something good. B and I had a nice dinner tonight and we watched a sweet movie called Saint Ralph, just the type I like.

The only bad thing is my IPod died. I can't live without it. I use it all the time at school. The hard drive seems corrupted. I wish I could take it apart and fix it like I used to do with the computers in the old days. I took it to the Mac Store and it must have known where it was. I revived there just long enough to keep me from purchasing another IPod. When I got it home, it died again.

Yeah for the weekend and next week is a very short week.

Sue

Acupuncture #2

I felt so relaxed and good when I came out that I almost floated home. I took B. to his PD appointment and we got a good report. Tomorrow I have an official observation. I can't wait for him to see my classroom in action and my feet will feel great. yeah!

Sue

Alone?

Well, I keep blogging, but wonder sometimes if anybody is reading. I hope a few people are reading without commenting. Today was a good day. Tomorrow I'm taking the day to be with Bob at his appointment. Thursday my principal is coming in to observe my RC classroom. I can't wait for this because I am enjoying the RC philosophy and how it works. I also have an acupuncture appointment tomorrow. It has lasted pretty well - my foot pain continues to be better. Hip hip horray.

Sue

Band of storms/electricity, I mean kids

A band is moving through our area right now. I made it through killer monday. The kids were funny today. Sometimes they really break me up. They are amazing and I truly enjoy them so often. I guess I was made to be a teacher of some kind. I connect to them on a spiritual level often. I can sense their emotions. They are very important and introducing them to music, a way to express those emotions and communicate is fullfilling. I wish I could know them better and had more time than just two one-half hours per week. However, you'd be surprised at what we can do - very high energy and it takes a lot from me. But they are worth it, I feel.

Sue

Thanksgiving planning menu

OK, here is my menu:
Turkey breast roasted with parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme
Green beans with shallots
Brussell sprouts
Dressing (WW recipe with LOTS of veggies)
Garlic mashed potatoes
Cranberry compote (with lemon zest, apples)
Gravy made from chicken broth (not turkey fat)
Pumpkin moose parfaits

Sound good? I have lightened the menu by not making pie (no pastry). Gravy is lower in fat. Lots of veggies on the menu.

Share your menus.

Sue

Acupuncture

I had some yesterday. I notice my feet are noticeably better today. Wow! I was treated for weight loss too. It helps with that. I was dancing with my fourth graders all day and my feet felt pretty good. Yeah!!!!!

Sue

If You're Not Hungry for an Apple

... then you're not really hungry.

Our levy passed by the skin of its teeth by only 129 votes. Phew!!! Are we ever relieved. Now we can concentrate on other things and maybe relax a bit.

Horray for the glass half full,
Sue

Squeaked by

It looks like we may have squeaked by with a yes on our levy. It was very close. I can't believe that many people would vote no. What is the matter with our people? It is very scary. I am thankful for all those who voted yes. I will still have a job.

Sue

Voting Tomorrow

Tomorrow's the day where we find out about our levy. Let's pray the people decide to vote for our kids and our schools.

Good Dinner

I fixed meatloaf, roasted potatoes and carrots, and cole slaw for dinner. Very good. I used points, but once a week it's nice to have a meal with comfort foods.

I got a new issue of Eating Well magazine. Very good recipes that emphasize veggies and whole grains with less meats with great taste - plenty of herbs and seasonings. The website is great too.

Sue

Get Back on it with Essi

After you have a bad day or week (with too much candy), you have to get right back on it, back on track. I did not have a loss this week. I must do better. I must go back to basics... keep to my daily point allowance, drink my water (or wooder as my dad says), walk Essi, choose healthy and cook healthy.


Here is my dog, Essi. She is a wonderful doggie!


Sue

Mini goals

To reach a big goal, you have to have mini ones. Here's my first: drink my 6-8 glasses of water.

Sue

By the Time I'm 60

I want to be down 50 pounds by the time I reach 60. That gives me a year and six months. Think I can do it? Yes! I will do it slowly and then I will keep it off. I will say this like a mantra over and over. I will say it and follow the steps I need to do to get there. Go with me, those out there who need to!

Sue

Halloween's Aftermath

The kids' costumes were really cute. And our neighbors' dogs came over for a visit too. It was great. I used to love dressing up when I was a kid too, in fact, I still like it. I think it would be fun to go to a masked ball for New Year's Eve and dance the night away until midnight when the clock strikes 12. My carriage would be turned back into a huge pumpkin.

We starting our patriotic song time in both grades. We're preparing the Star Spangled Banner in 4th and You're a Grand Old Flag in 3rd. Good times. I'm continuing to stress my Responsive Classroom stuff. Sometimes the kids just forget, so they need constant reminding. I guess that's the way. I think they were all still high from all the sugar last night.

Sue