Life Without Potatoes aka GrammaKD's Journal

[OnaMi]

Hi kathy,hope things are going well with you.I'm keeping you in my prayers

[dene]

Hey Gramma
Just dropping in to say hi. I, too, was naughty over the holidays, but I'm refocusing. Started back to the gym yesterday. Of course, today my plantar fasciitis is flaring up, but that's something I'm going to have to deal with.

Hugs,
Dene

[GrammaKD]

Hi Dene! and OnaMi! and YB! Great to see you all stopped in. Dene, I'm so with you on getting back to the exercising. I had an excuse in Ohio but NONE now so tomorrow...cold or not, I'm walking!! My walking buddy's gone AWOL on me since Christmas so it's solo for now but that's ok...solo it will be! I'm sure my body will groan and moan but I'm gonna persevere! On with my longterm life's plan

YB...I don't think I posted an acronym for simple...not that I remember but then, my brain isn't 100% lately...TOO MUCH going on in my world. Whew!

After posting this, I'm going to make my first wk's menu in over two months. Have gotten off track with doing the things that help me most in my new life and need to get back with it. Menu's are one of those tools that help me tremendously so a menu I'll make Have been eating pretty much on plan but have been eating more, portion-wise, than before and haven't lost an ounce in the two months...one in Ohio and one home over the holidays Am determined to don my cutest tangerine polka-dot flip flops and strut out on the beach in high fashion...make my 2010 debut and jump back in the water of SB livin'!!

Little big-boy DJ was with us the past 11 days....what a workout that was!! He is BUSY BUSY BUSY!!! Still hear Veggie Tales songs screaming in my brain...Oh Where is My Hairbrush..... He loves 'em and wants them playing 24/7 but this gramma puts a stop to them at some point...telling him that we're going to watch the movie, Peace and Quiet. He's not a big fan of that show, trust me! Had his pictures made in his new Christmas jammies...hoping they turn out really good so I can give his parents one framed. They love when we send them pictures since we're the only ones who ever get his taken at the studios.

Dd and little Liam are doing well but dd is going thru some tremendous relational problems with her dbf...Liam's daddy. NOT a good situation on the best of days and getting downright ugly. So hard to hear their 'stuff' and not worry. I pray and pray, then worry, then worry and pray....so unfair to bring a little one into the world under the circumstances they've created. I just wanna go get that wee innocent one and bring him back to Texas until the two selfish parents get their crap together but I don't have that right. My heart hurts for him....he's so precious. Gotta gotta gotta keep putting him in God's hands and leave him there as best as I can....trusting, believing God is caring for him in ways I cannot. Hard....

Well, girls, I need to get on with that menu-making; my evenings seem to fly nowdays. I'll share more of what's new here soon. I haven't gotten to pop in to visit you at all lately but know this, I lay at night and pray for you, for us, that we'll stay strong, on plan, and that all our needs are met in all ways. So miss 'talking' with each of you. Leave a note if you stop in...and know I love ya. God bless us, everyone! Gramma

[mrsgjr]

Morning Gramma!! Glad to see you're back and in full swing. Can't wait to see your menu as i'm looking for some new ideas and Love your meals

It is my hope today finds you in good health, mind, body and spirit! All my love, Peace & Blessings

[GrammaKD]

Wow...how time flies lately! Been almost a wk since posting here and I'm realizing something---things in my life that I thought were 'forever' set in stone are not. Change is the only permanent thing in our lives. To believe or think differently only sets me up for aggravating moments And so...I realize several things: 1. I am not making it to this site daily like I did just months ago and 2. I probably will not do so in the near future. Number 3--and the big picture here...my life has changed drastically in just the past 2 months. Slow to adapt to changes brought on by external forces, I at first deny, then rebel, then ponder and finally accept. And how to re-make a schedule that works when the one I had just weeks ago worked perfectly? First, I guess, by letting go of the past schedule, no matter how well it worked. Accepting today as it is is imperative to my sanity---just ask me! And in accepting, get MOVING on a new today, a new schedule/regime that will work well. All that to say this...I'm working on it!!!

Last year I learned so much...from you, from my body, from the Lord and from the tons of research and trial & error methods I employed. What a MAJOR successful year it was and I continue to be in awe of all that actually took place in my life, my body, my inner self. Selfish talk here? Maybe but in a healthy way, I believe. What worked? First, being decided and determined to take steps to get heatlhy and please the Lord in my eating. Using what I knew about health and learning more and more as I went along. Secondly, coming HERE...plugging into this site of like-minded beautiful-spirited women like yourself who held one another accountable on a daily basis. Thirdly, adding the physical/exercise to a food plan that was working well. And lastly...staying with this no matter what else went on in my life. Not letting emotions take over and resurrecting the 'old' me. Now allowing changes here at home knock me off plan.

And so, what can I do now, January 2010, to head myself in the right direction? To get the adrenalin rushing as it was in 2009? Stop writing and MOVE sounds like a winning answer to me!!! There I have it, the key to unlock the crappy way I've been feeling and dealing with change! For this moment...I gotta go make dinner...nothing deep about that...just gotta do it. Will finish my thoughts later but realize after putting this down here, I just gotta deal with life as it comes and moment by moment decide...do I WANT the 'new' me to continue or am I gonna wimp out? I WILL NOT WIMP OUT...I WILL GO FORWARD...and GOD and my own wee brain WILL HELP ME MAKE A WORKING SCHEDULE and I'll WORK IT and WIN!! Gotta go for now...if you read this and think I'm crazy...I am! Love you all lots and hoping you're making decisions to STAY on plan too! Hugs

PS I did lose a pound this week...need to update my sig but it's only a pound...

[mrsgjr]

Gramma so happy to hear that you will continue your journey. I, for one, know how life situations can throw you completely off track. But as you stated below 'at first deny, then rebel, then ponder and finally accept'. What a powerful statement to make and know this will help you continue! Losing that lb is proof in the puddin

Wishing you a Super Duper Day! All my love

[OnaMi]

Oh,Kathy,now,you know what's happening.
the devil didn't like the fact that you were doing so good.He's the author of confusion.
things are happening in your life because he's tring to throw you off your path of the happiness that you once had.
pray your way threw,Kathy..and things will get more sane for you.You've lost a pound so you're still try to fight and you can.
everyone has obstacles in there life.but it's up to you if you let them beat you.You have the tools to overcome anything that the devil throws your way..just use them.
hang in there(xo) glad that you posted.

[Cambie]

Hi Gramma, just a quick note to let you know I was thinking about you today.
Stay strong, keep your toes in the sand and your faith strong. You inspire so many of us.

Hugs for you!

Life IS Beautiful

Cambie

[Beaching It]

Hi Gramma, a pound is a pound! Definitely worth updating your signature for sure! I really hope little Liam is doing okay and that things work out with his parents. Keep on trucking Gramma. I know 2010 will be a great one for you, just like 2009!

[yellobeuty]

HEY, MISS YOU!!!

Hope all is well,

[mrsgjr]

Gramma, wishing you a fantastic Friday and a healthy, relaxing weekend as you walk the Beach. All my love!

[Kyan]

Hey Gramma!

How've you been? You sound just as upbeat as ever, which is awesome! I know what you mean about change.... constantly shifting and altering patterns in our lives! But... as I have said a hundred times... I will never leave the Beach! It is my life, not a diet. Hey - I have a new recipe for you, for the slow cooker. Wild rice with toasted pecans and cherries. (Side dish.) Does it sound like something you might like? Let me know, and I will post it for you! Talk to you soon!

Love,
Ky

PS... I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Mrs. Potato Head icon you have. Is that new, or did I miss it due to my usual state of oblivion? ha ha

[GrammaKD]

Woo Hoo, visitors! Soooo good to see every one of you Ky...wow...long time no see you! My Mrs Potato Head just emerged in the last couple wks, you're not too deep into oblivion...yet! I always add a 'yet' to statements like that, esp if they're about myself!! Hi YB, OnaMi, Beaching It, MrsG, Cambie...WOW...it's party time and I'm late. Sorry!Brought along this SB choc cake to try and redeem myself...how's that? Here's the recipe if you're interested. Need to let this be 2 portions tho to be truly beachy:

CAROLYN'S 3-MINUTE FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon ff half & half
2 tablespoons cocoa
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon granular Splenda or equivalent liquid Splenda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Spray a 2-cup measuring cup or small bowl with cooking spray. Add the egg and beat it with a fork. Add the remaining ingredients and whisk until a smooth batter forms. Microwave on HIGH 30-90 seconds/until it puffs up and no longer looks wet in the center.


All's well in my neck of the woods, food-wise that is, and I've started pedalling on schedule again, doing my handweights but haven't been walking bad me. Attempted to get that schedule going this wk but each and every day something messed me up and having lost my walking buddy, well, I just didn't walk. Vowing to get in two sessions next week; have dh home the next 3 days tho so wish me luck Through all the recent changes I have to say I'm with Ky...I will NEVER leave the beach, it works when I work it. Period. The end! Breaking myself of the extra healthy carbs I'd let myself have lately---mostly in the form of breads. Been hard--find myself REALLY wanting those bready items but have been withstanding the urge. Whew...And YES, Ky, please share the wild rice recipe...I LOVE wild rice and cherries and pecans...sounds like I'll have to use strict portion control with this!

I haven't been trying many new recipes lately. Too busy, but have been making do with lots of tried and true dishes from last year. A little late to share, but I made a great cranberry salad around Christmas. Used unsweetened frozen cranberries and added orange peel , some orange juice concentrate and splenda. Cooked this until the berries popped then let it cool. It thickened into something wonderful to eat! Should have added toasted pecans but didn't. Will next time for sure.

Is anyone having this problem---when typing here on the screen, the screen jumps to where you can't see what you're typing???? DRIVING me over the edge so I'll stop for tonight. So glad you all stopped in. Hope each of you are super-committed and having a major-great 2010 so far. The beach rocks in winter! Love you.

[doghouse]

hi grammaKD, just stopping by to say hello and tell you how much i enjoy your writings. do not let the jumping screen stop you! LOL! wishing you all the very best for the year ahead, may it be filled with love, happiness and JOYFUL FUN! lots of love.

[yellobeuty]

Just want to give everyone a hug today...

HUGS AND LOVE!