PETITES - - - SUNDAY

I did gain 3 at my WI but since I told myself I'm doing what I need to do I'm not stressing about it and just going to continue doing what I'm doing. Our meeting was packed! I was wondering if it would be as 10 minutes before the meeting time there weren't many people but then all of a sudden they started showing up. Our leader spent the meeting asking what our goals were for the year and said old members could read over the new material on their own and ask questions at future meetings. New members were asked to stay after the meeting to have the program explained to them.

Nancy Bridgette is about 25 pounds and so is Bailey but they carry the weight differently and Bridgette looks like a bloated whale! I wondered if they would even wear the sweaters as I've tried it with Bridgette before and she refused. This time I put it on Bailey first and then here came Bridgette to get hers on. But they had no difference in how they acted.

Not much going on here today. I did get laundry done yesterday. We're going to get in the 20's today so will get out for my walks again. Fred said it will feel like a heat wave!

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
Sandy

Good morning Petites.  It's 7 above with a 10 below wind chill.  Feels like I'm back home in Gurnee!  Cricket's little feet were freezing before she could find just the right spot outside.  She was limping until we got back inside.  She just went to the back door, as she always does after she has her breakfast.  I opened it, and the cold wind blew in.  She backed up and went back to her bed.  I didn't blame her!  I've got her sitting in the chair by the windows so she can look for deer on the golf course, although I suspect they are hunkered down somewhere warm too.

Glenda, glad Joe was feeling some better.  Hope you don't catch it.  Glad the snow clearing didn't bother your knees.  Do take care!

Joy, glad the windowsill project has gone so quickly and so well.  Sorry your Fitibit doesn't show as many steps as you actually earned.  I had that issue too.  Have fun at breakfast with friends!

SandyIL, Cricket weighs 47 lbs and that's down from 53.  She's a big girl.  They tell me she should weigh about 40,  but it's been years since she was that low.  I hope the new members will find success with WW, and hope you will continue to have such great progress.  Just imagine how great you'd feel if you lost another 30 this year like you did last!  It could happen!  But even 10 or 15 more would make you feel better too.

Sharon, glad you will have a warmup today.  We could be 60 by Thursday.  Strange winter for all of us!  The birthday party sounds like a lot of fun.  I am sure you didn't do too much damage with just one slice of pizza and a little cake.  I'm sure you will handle dinner with friends just fine also.

i did my official WI today...changed my day to Sunday.  I'm down 2 lbs.  I was hoping for 3 since it was my first week, but I'll take anything as long as it's a real loss.  It's the same as yesterday's weight so maybe it is. The main thing I've cut out is the 3 AM snacking because I've been sleeping a little better.  I still wake up often but can usually get back to sleep.  I ate more vegetables and fruits this past week than I've eaten since he passed.  I was at 1200 calories daily.

No plans except to stay warm today.  I may go to Petco and the grocery after the wind chill advisory is lifted at noon.  We won't be walking.  I'll have to play with her more in the house.  She's already given up on her new toys and brings me the old ones again. 

Take care and enjoy the day.

I see it is a slow start today here.  I put Cricket into the 4 Runner, no small task since I have to pick her up to get her in and out, and we went to Petco.  She had never been there and pulled me all over the store twice! She was so excited!   She really needed to be out of the house because she was so bored.  I got tons of food for her in case winter brings more unwelcomed surprises!  I also bought little silicone booties to see if she will wear them.  He said I can bring them back if they don't fit her.  I remember Gerry saying that her little Izzie wouldn't move when she put booties on her, so we shall see what Cricket says.  

Then, I made myself avoid Starbucks which is right there near Petco because it was already after noon and I feared even decaf would have too much caffeine.  I can't have caffeine after noon.  Anyway, we went to the grocery.  I left her in the sunny car and ran in for bread, milk, chicken, broccoli and radishes.  They didn't have Brownberry bread that was recommended by some Petites, but I got a "real" whole wheat by Arnold that looks good.  I also picked up a small loaf of sour dough bread in the bakery section.  I love sour dough, and one of you mentioned it the other day.  So I'm listening to all of you!

The main roads are fine.  My street has icy spots especially on the down side of the big hill.  Coming back up the hill, the lane was cleared.  However, I didn't need 4 wheel drive so all was good.  My car said. it was 18 degrees, but the bank I passed said 20.  The sun feels warm when you stand in it.  Hope is on the horizon!

So I put the boots on her. She just stood and wouldn't move until I made her. Then she walked like a person with flippers on would walk. It was comical! I let her go outside, and she got along in the snow just fine. Once she came back in and I took them off her, she ran around and around the kitchen through the dining room and TV room twice since she was happy to have her real feet back, I guess. I'll only use them during this super cold weather but so far seem to be a good idea. Hardest part was getting her to lie on her side so I could get them on her.

Yes, the sun is very deceptive, Glenda! Good for you for getting so many steps. Was that from the snow removal?

It's still cold here and I'm not as dedicated as Joan to walk outside when it's so cold. The temps should be improving this week so I won't mind going out for errands. Tomorrow is back to water aerobics and I have my bag packed already. Nancy, wonderful WI! I just can't stick with it on my own. Mickey, hope you are doing ok. What a scary experience! Hope everyone is staying warm!