now that I know better, I'll do better

[Searay]

I'm right there with you . I need some sunshine (and warmer temps)!

I have the sunshine here in NJ - and it's a tad warmer, if you count reaching the mid 30's warm. LOL Next week they are forecasting 40's - ahhhhhhh I hope so.

[Searay]

YEAH LG - day 3 today - for me, no white flour or sugar is the plan, and more water. I did well yesterday with more water and had no white.

Went out to eat with DH - salad, broiled scallops, cauliflower, broc, carrot mix - and small dish of mashed potatoes - with plain iced tea. The scallops were a bit tasteless - which made me WANT "something" when I got home - but I resisted. Good for me!

I fell asleep early last night - so awoke early 3:45 am! I think I dozed off for a short while after that, but I was happy to wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day - carb coma is almost ALL gone! NOTE TO SELF - don't go there again!

I'm thinking in a few days it's time to incorporate some walking into my plan. With temps suppose to be in the 40's next week, I don't have bad weather to use as an excuse.

Noticed less bloat in my face today - encouraging.

I have started a paper journal to commemorate my last year in the 50's... calling it MY journey to 60! - today's thoughts were about obligations and choices. Growing up in a large family as one of the oldest kids, there were always obligations - and rarely choices. As my own kids grew, married, had kids of their own - the obligations continued as a way of life.... my mom lived with DH and I for 7 years as soon as my kids were out and married - and I had obligations to her and her failing health. DD had twins in 01 - and I felt obligated to help her......... all of a sudden, or so it seems - I am without immediate obligations on a weekly basis - and I can't decide what choice I want to make with my time.... part of me is anxious for all the possibilities, and the other part of me is hesitant to take that step into unfamiliar territory. My DH, on the other hand, has embraced the idea of choices and doing what he wants to do - for him, it's a car club that consumes a lot of his free time - he has made so many new friends I can't keep track of them. He does 90% of this hobby without me - leaving me with even less obligation to him. For the month of February, he has plans for every Saturday with his new buddies. I need to dig deep and find some courage to join a new group, and meet some new people - which throughout my life I have RARELY if ever done. It's not easy - but I tell myself the worthwhile things are not easy! Onward..........

[lakegran72]

You do it girl....this is your time........
Is there something you "always' dreamed about doing, but couldn't, because you were taking care of other peoples needs... Travel...school.. a new hobby.... write a book...learn an instrument......start a business ???? Life is short....make the best of it.

[lawn_gnome78]

What lakegran said!

Have a great weekend

[yellobeuty]

GOOD MORNING

[bearbelly]

Appreciate your thoughts on obligations and choices - and hope you find the time and inclination to look for some things that will provide fulfilment. It becomes more important as we age - grasping the things that make our life worth it! Hope your week is going well - and love the idea of your paper journal. Miss you and your wisdom -

BB

[yellobeuty]

Did not realize that the paper journal would replace this one?

miss you

[Searay]

My paper journal is not replacing this one - I'm just in my usual winter doldrums and don't seem to have much to say - miss you too yello - but I check out everyone's journals now and then ...........

RJ

[yellobeuty]

I am glad to hear that...thanks for posting

[sheri164]

Hope you get sunshine and warmer weather soon, RJ. Glad you stopped in so we know what's happening - good or bad. My dh's surgery went well - we go back in a week and they'll start with Rx's for reading glasses and details on the plan to correct his astigmatism.

[yellobeuty]

Good Morning

Have a beachy day!

[sheri164]

thinking of you rj - hope you're doing ok.

[salmonlady]

Hi just checking in to see how you are doing.
Hope things are going well.
Barb

[sheri164]

Hi RJ

Wondering how you're doing? Hope everything is okay. Miss you on TOB - and understand that things there made you uncomfortable - but if you aren't going to be there, I sure would feel better if you were posting more regularly here.

[Searay]

Nice to be missed. I check TOB to see what's up with my friends... but I'm torn about what to do concerning forums. I'm not on any exercise or "diet" plan at the moment - and for some reason the winter doldrums are lasting longer than usual.