Happy Halloween

The first challenge of too much candy is over and I had a couple pieces. Now, I have to get back in gear and back on the program of eating healthy. I will track the damage. Back to school tomorrow and my candy-high kids.

Sue

Rest

We had a frost last night, what they refer to as a killing frost. Then it became quite a lovely day. My foot was hurting quite a bit, then was better this afternoon. I have a cold, so not feeling tip top. I think I can fight it off with a rest day tomorrow. Tomorrow I rest and maybe play piano a bit. Sometimes, you have to know when to rest and let your body fight the infection.

Sue

Review of My Philosophy

Why my title? I want to lose weight organically with the goal being to get healthy. Getting healthy is the most important reason for my losing weight. I'm hoping I'll be able to move around better and do more of the things I love to do, especially the outside things like gardening and walking anywhere I want. I want to have more energy and that will help me to be a better teacher and get through the day with more left over at the end of the day. I want to KEEP the weight off for life. That's why I'm going at it slowly and deliberately. I'm trying to change lifetime habits so I can remain healthy for the rest of the my life. Doing all of this the GREEN way, that is organically, is very important to me. I'm trying to go for quality. That's why I don't like "diet" food. I don't think it gives you the quality for your calories/points. I'm trying to put fewer chemicals/modified/engineered food into my body. I'm trying to buy local as much as I can. I'm trying to grow food myself so it will be fresher and more nutritious.

So there you have it,
Sue

Nice Meal

We found a new restaurant not too far away. It's Italian - yeah, I know, but you CAN make good choices on an Italian menu. Their food is very good.

Made it through Friday. The kids had a great time with the Pumpkin Drop and "harvest" parties (can't call them Halloween and we can't dress up). I am still fighting off a cold, so it was a rough day for me. I'm glad to have the weekend to rest and get better.

So what good choices did you make today?

Sue

Fighting off a Sore Throat

I am fighting off a sore throat. All the kids have been sneezing on me, well... not all, but quite a few. I am trying NOT to get sick. So I am drinking lots of water (trying to), getting as much sleep as I can, and being good to myself as in nutrition followed as in eating right and staying on plan. What else is effective in your experience? How can a teacher remain healthy?

Sue

Halloween

I love Halloween. I love dressing up. I especially love telling scary stories. I love making Jack-o-lanterns. I like thinking back on all the great Halloween parties. There was one where I dressed up as Charley Chapman. I put my Grandfather's huge black hat on my head, covering all my hair. I drew in a mustache and didn't speak for half the evening. Nobody knew who I was. I haven't been to a great Halloween party in years. And of course, I love candy. I am waiting until the last minute to buy some and not getting my favorite kind. Hopefully, I'll be less tempted.

Boo!
Sue

Challenges of Next Two Months

OK, the next couple months are when I have blown it in the past. I do not intend to blow it this year. Would you all help me? Here are the challenges:

- Halloween (trick or treat night) and all the candy
- Thanksgiving - overeating in general; must have family traditions of turkey, mashed pototoes, stuffing, gravy (mon dieu, this will do right there), cranberry sauce, beans, and pumpkin pie
= Christmas and holiday times - I love to bake cookies and love to give them to my friends and family; but I also love to eat them; this is the only time of year I bake
- New Years - the resolutions for the new year and the facing of those extra holiday pounds that I've put on that I determined NOT to do this year

So, let's talk about what to do differently this year. Come on everybody, share your ideas.

Sue