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Post by daffodilsusan on Dec 20, 2016 12:02:42 GMT
This thread was started before the dawn of time by Amazons who needed to compare their stats with other Amazons. Over time it grew into a community of incredible women who try to keep their spirits in the clouds and their feet on the ground, moving toward health. Most of us start at 5'7 and go up from there, from young singles to wise and lively elders of the tribe. We welcome newcomers who are willing to be kind and share a bit of their lives.
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Post by daffodilsusan on Dec 20, 2016 12:11:13 GMT
Good morning everyone. Today's theme for me is avoiding those temptations that are just EVERYWHERE these days! Fortunately many people in my office are out already, but there still seems to be something sweet for the taking in the kitchen every day. My resistance muscle is quite flabby these days. And it won't get easier when I head to my parents' house tomorrow. They both have room to eat a few sweets without issue these days and o have some temptations around. I'll have to be careful there too. I'll come back on Friday and spend Christmas Eve and morning with MM and family, then we will drive back to my parents house Christmas night. I'm trying to cram it all in.
I can't think of much else to contribute this morning. Hope everyone has a good day getting those last few things done so the fun can begin!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2016 13:21:13 GMT
Good morning, Susan! We had a great turnout here yesterday, didn't we?
I agree about the temptations. I made cupcakes yesterday for DH's birthday, and finished frosting the cookies. Other than tasting the frosting, I left well enough alone, but I did have wine.
And, in spite of being on my feet all day, I didn't even get 5K in steps. Mmmm...laps in the kitchen? Today may not be much better as I have office work and errands. With one boy coming tomorrow, and the other on Thursday, the countdown is on.
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Post by luvdadogs on Dec 20, 2016 13:37:21 GMT
Good morning Susan and Nancy! I'm with you on today's theme, Susan. Way too many sweets around here, around home, and I have no willpower to resist. And I just can't seem to find time to jump on the treadmill or get out and walk either. At least having little Jessie occupy my time at home means I won't be getting to any last minute baking this year. Susan, safe travels to you as you drive to and fro these next few days! Nancy, these cold temps sure don't help us get our steps in, do they? I bet you are excited to have the family home for the holidays!! I had a dentist appointment yesterday. The hygienist and I were talking about her new 6 month old and my niece and nephew and the upcoming fun of Christmas. Then she asked if I was done shopping for the kids. It stopped me me in my tracks - I had to think what all I got them and I realized while I did buy several gifts for them, many of them were going to be from housebound, knee-surgery-recovering grandma, not uncle and auntie. I panicked thinking there's not enough!! Thank goodness for Amazon Prime...I ordered another gift for each of them. I can't guarantee that DH or I would have time to go to stores this late in the game with all we have going on this week. How did it get to be Dec 20th? I better get started on work. Another short day at the office for me today. I might just have to turn in a few hours of vacation...I really want to go home and nap instead of fire up the computer. Thinking of you, wishing you happy, healthy, skinny wishes for today!!
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Post by eatwelltexas on Dec 20, 2016 14:26:59 GMT
Good morning, lovely ones. I'm super sleepy this morning and giving myself permission to move slowly. My laundry mountain must be mined. Yesterday I finally gave in to a batch of cookies -- chocolate mint crinkles that turned out very fudgy inside. I ate four of them before I pulled it together and walked away. They are now packaged up. DS and I had a blast shopping for him and DH at the outlet mall. We decided that to find him the perfect shoes, we had to go in every single shoe store. And there are a LOT of them. Even after we got an incredible deal (2 pair, $43), we still had to go in every shoe store we passed or his new shoes would be cursed. We had a lot of laughs. Along the way I found a new pair of sneakers, badly needed, for myself. Then I came home and made him guacamole and kept the cat away from him.
DGFs are coming over tomorrow for our ladies' night, and I will have to do some moderate cleaning and tidying. To that end, it would be smart to get the last of the must-do baking done today so I can put out a full tray for dessert tomorrow, and clear away all the baking detritus. And start wrapping.
DD got good feedback from her interview; now we wait. Sending good, carol-humming vibes to the worker bees who are in their hives today, especially Andrea and Susan. Susan, that's quite a lot of mileage to rack up, but whatcha gonna do when you are loved all over?
Thinking of Frieda returning to a cold but familiar landscape. I wish we could huddle by a fire together and share CATchat.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2016 16:09:13 GMT
Good morning to more mug buddies! So great to see T and Andrea!
Andrea, you are so right about the cold. It's not fit for man nor beast. T, I also have parts of my mountain swishing and tumbling; my desk also needs to be tamed. I'm using this time to let my hair dry before I do errands.
This is the time of the season that I really need to push myself to get through it. My anxiety is doubly high with the lack of my income, which I used to buy gifts and the extra groceries. We are okay but the gifts under the tree are "needs", not many surprises or "wants". I miss my family sorely, with the sibs scattered far and wide, my dad gone, and my mama not aware of anything. There is no time to feel sorry for myself; that's not what it is at all anyway. And life goes on...
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Post by atxcat on Dec 20, 2016 16:46:21 GMT
Good morning all, Nancy, hugs for you! I think the holidays have mixed messages for most of us. I'm sorry you find yourself with double high anxiety. Keep the focus on those little guys and your special big guys. T, hope you enjoyed some extra sleep. Ladies night sounds like fun. Do you have a gift exchange or just good companionship? Andrea, I did the hygienist yesterday also. Always glad to have that in the rear window. I hope you can be extra productive on your short day. Susan, flex those "no" muscles. You can do this!!! You've got a busy schedule ahead. Hoping you can find some time to take a long romantic walk after those big family gatherings. Walking always feels so good after all those car hours. Frieda, sending safe travel vibes to you. You've been on my thoughts a lot lately. pKate, you must be rapidly approaching travel days. How long will you be staying with the 'rents?
Big shout outs to all our other CATs. Hoping we see you at some point during the holidays or around new years.
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Post by StartingOver on Dec 20, 2016 20:21:32 GMT
Sending out birthday wishes to Angela! Temptations are all around. Being at home means they are too close by. The best suggestion for limiting is to go for the good stuff or things you only get one time a year. I think my figuring out the sp for the gingersnaps (1= 3sp, 2= 7sp) is helping me make some better choices. One mini bag of popcorn vs One gingersnap cookie. Hmm...
Got a voice mail saying my cousin's daughter & family will be here Christmas Eve & Day. Might mix up something to take over and leave for whomever will be around.
Going to do an exercise dvd before eating lunch and last load of laundry beeps at me.
Not planning on leaving house today. Hugs to all
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Post by pk1564 on Dec 20, 2016 21:31:55 GMT
Afternoon, ladies, Walked DH to work, returned a book to the library and got in 6K steps to get started this morning, then had a meeting with a lady pastor across town about partnering to get some kids from her 'hood into my Shakespeare program after the first of the year; she's super excited. Has two girls living in a shelter who would love it, she says; we're scheming about strategies to support these young ladies with meals, transport, etc., so that the chaos around them won't get in their way. I have my holiday marble spice spin on Vicky's pound cake in the oven to take to dinner with new friends' tonight. It's a very big deal, apparently, to get invited to a Minnesotan's house for dinner before you've known them for seven years. =8-O Finishing up grading this afternoon. Two of my kiddos didn't submit their final paper. Which is such a big chunk of the grade for the class. If they had turned in any bit of gobbledygook, I could've given them 50% ... but they take a zero on it and a colossal hit on their final grades. Killing me. Anne, we travel Thursday to BUF for three and a half days. Introverted DH is already negotiating quiet time in the hotel room ... Nancy, sending you lots of love today. Susan, sending you the power to think about how worth it the treats will be. Andrea, I am sure that the kiddos will feel plenty feted and spoiled. Remember when we used to get one gift and were glad to get it? (I sound like, "when I was your age, I walked up hill to school, both ways, in the snow...") Okay, back to tidying up my desk...
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Post by eatwelltexas on Dec 20, 2016 22:11:19 GMT
Hearing you all about holiday prep, travel, reaching out to new "finds" who need a bit of extra love and Bard, introverting, extroverting, averting, obviating. Oh, PKate, ouch and hugs for "Did you really mean to blow this off that badly and fail?" Those DStus often have a whole chorus of voices in their head that excuses not showing up and following through -- something that goes deep and wide in their experience. Kills me, too. (And then I thank my own version of family crazy that took me in a different direction from my first breath.)
Today I hoisted myself upright around 11 and got after a number of things. My version of laundry is a very physical experience: hauling, shoving, bending, and hanging of weighty, damp items to finish air-drying, since I have a cell in my brain that says that even though 100 percent of my purchased electric power comes from the windmill grid, I think I'm destroying polar bears and inducing fracking earthquakes if I use the gas dryer past their point of wrinkle release. So, lots of heavy, damp lifting. Good for my upper body strength. Books, puzzles, and Netflix binging bound. I'm putting a chicken in the oven soon, with roasted veg. Wrapping could start tonight.
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Post by free2bme on Dec 21, 2016 9:56:55 GMT
Wasn't sure whether to post here or start a new thread tomorrow. I can't sleep. Hello. I have made it back. It's weird, yet so familiar. Nancy, I hope that having your boys home lifts your mood. Holidays also make us miss our loved ones. Susan, your week sounds nice. What will you be doing with mom and dad until Friday? Keep flexing the strong muscle. Kate: safe travels to home. Sorry to hear of grades. Hooray for Shakespeare and helping out a sister in need. Is it Minnesota, where all casseroles are called a pot? Anne, hope your soup is good. I should make something tomorrow. Did you ever get your new fitness watch to work? My battery doesn't last long, so I'm thinking of upgrading myself to that one or the newer version of what I have. Your thoughts? I meet with my advisor on my issue late tomorrow afternoon. I am hoping to ease some of my worries. JA is still being, well a JA. I hate being dependent on that person. Oh and finding out when the residence doesn't have to be shared. What movie did you see, T? I saw the Polynesian one, cute. I didn't even fall asleep! Karla, enjoy your family time. Are all the kids coming home? Andrea, I am sure the puppy will be fine. I don't envy the training.. It's cold here too. I think get warm this weekend too. At least it's good for traveling. Martha, what will you make for Christmas? I think I can fall asleep now.
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