Lili's Diary
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lukewarm
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OHh I hope you get to move to Vancouver! How cool! I've never been to Canada although in high school whenever we'd swim against Sault St. Marie we could see it across the water if I remember correctly hahaha. All the boys in my high school would sneak up to Canada to drink and feel cool though.
1800 calories, that's under maintenance for you isn't it? So whatever, one eh day, I KNOW you're doing better today. Focus on your adventure and try not to stress, also I REALLY hope you're sleeping!
Edit: LOL one of my favorite shows is being filmed in Vancouver right now! That's interesting that you could be moving there :sigh:
1800 calories, that's under maintenance for you isn't it? So whatever, one eh day, I KNOW you're doing better today. Focus on your adventure and try not to stress, also I REALLY hope you're sleeping!
Edit: LOL one of my favorite shows is being filmed in Vancouver right now! That's interesting that you could be moving there :sigh:
2Skinny
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For me, weight loss is directly tied to how I'm managing stress, so I think the answer is yoga. But I don't just mean a few classes here and there. I want to go several times/week to get the benefits. Plus, it will take up my time so I won't be sitting at home watching television and therefore, stuffing my face. Healthy meals are no problem to me...it's the junk food binges (sometimes daily) that become my little reward and I have to live differently. Another thing I'm considering is to apply at a little bookstore near my house. Thursday nights and Saturdays just to keep myself doing something other than sitting around at home.
A gentleman suitor has been calling recently, but I've been keeping him at bay. I was going to meet him at his gym couple days ago, but I stood him up. I'm just not in the right space and I have to honor that. He was completely understanding about it and I appreciate that. Once I get a level of peace within my being, then I might date, but it's not foremost in my mind. I'm keenly aware of my need to center, and find balance in my life.
So, I've had my apple and will now go buy groceries, pick up a yoga pass, come home and do some housework and watch Canadian Idol tonight. After Idol, I plan to check in everyone's diary because I have really missed everyone here!!!
Sorry about that disappearance of sorts... I'm here. I was travelling for work and just generally very busy in my personal life ... yah-dee-yah da, yah da. But here I am. Al bought a good little car, we're going on a holiday together end of July and they'll start paying rent in September. They will each pay $300/month and I will put $100 from each of them in a saving account to help them save for a down payment on a house. I'm not rushing them out the door as I was previously. A couple months ago I became very tired suddenly, but I've decided to find my peace in a different way, and therefore allow the boys to move out in a few months. I'm terribly unhappy in my boring job ... and definitely need a change there, but I know the answer is coming to me and I don't have to stress out about it.
I'm better than I have been the last couple months, thanks Cita! Your avatar picture is great!
Hi Cym; I've decided to start a Bikram Yoga class 6 Xs week. It's also known as hot yoga. Have you heard of it? I suspect my small city doesn't offer this specialized type of yoga (another good reason to move to Vancouver) but I'm going to look around. I really need it for my emotional/mental AND physical health, not just the workout. I've been completely off the wagon in my eating, but amazingly, I haven't gained much. I usually vacillate between 150 and 155, but at 5' 9" height and age 45, that never appears overweight. I could lose 10 pounds more and be a lean machine, however. An Annie Lennox or Olive Oil look-a-like.
For me, weight loss is directly tied to how I'm managing stress, so I think the answer is yoga. But I don't just mean a few classes here and there. I want to go several times/week to get the benefits. Plus, it will take up my time so I won't be sitting at home watching television and therefore, stuffing my face. Healthy meals are no problem to me...it's the junk food binges (sometimes daily) that become my little reward and I have to live differently. Another thing I'm considering is to apply at a little bookstore near my house. Thursday nights and Saturdays just to keep myself doing something other than sitting around at home.
A gentleman suitor has been calling recently, but I've been keeping him at bay. I was going to meet him at his gym couple days ago, but I stood him up. I'm just not in the right space and I have to honor that. He was completely understanding about it and I appreciate that. Once I get a level of peace within my being, then I might date, but it's not foremost in my mind. I'm keenly aware of my need to center, and find balance in my life.
So, I've had my apple and will now go buy groceries, pick up a yoga pass, come home and do some housework and watch Canadian Idol tonight. After Idol, I plan to check in everyone's diary because I have really missed everyone here!!!
Cannon 2006
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Hey Anna, I'm glad to see you're back. I'm really glad you were honest with him. I've pursued girls in the past who weren't in the right place for any kind of relationship and the mixed signals I got from them not being honest about it really drove me up a wall. I totally believe that stress and weight loss are related. Good luck with the job.
Yoga is challenging enough - at least for a graceless klutz like me - and you'd intentionally add in a 110 degree room? Have fun!!!
Hey there! Yep, I've heard of B. Yoga...had a friend who signed up for it, got through about 1/2 the session and had to slip out to barf her brains out...the way she tells it is funny as heck...seems like there was not one, not two, but three stalls involved.
I can't wait to hear your experiences with it!
Interesting about the "gentleman friend" issue...it makes me admire you for having such a strong self identity....I know a few too many women who don't seem to know who "they" are unless attached to a man, any man. Good for you.
I can't wait to hear your experiences with it!Interesting about the "gentleman friend" issue...it makes me admire you for having such a strong self identity....I know a few too many women who don't seem to know who "they" are unless attached to a man, any man. Good for you.
Cannon 2006
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I'm going to add my voice to the chorus about the avatar. I love it.
mishi
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Good to see you back It has been awhile for me too. I read while I eat my breakfest but usually don't have lots of time to post. Today is no different but I thought I would get a hello out!! I am glad you are finding your center and it seems like things are slowing down for you
Everything just got tossed up in the air and it was go go go after that. It's nice and zen to come down. I hope the yoga helps. Stress is a killer. I have had my share of it too. As the beginning of school and my new job gets closer I just feel like eating carmel turtle sundaes! Lots of trips to Dairy Queen and lots of blizzards!
I love the new avatar as well! I love pictures where your personality comes out I hope you are having a great week and let us know about the yoga! I hope it is a barf free experience lol
It has been awhile for me too. I read while I eat my breakfest but usually don't have lots of time to post. Today is no different but I thought I would get a hello out!! I am glad you are finding your center and it seems like things are slowing down for you Everything just got tossed up in the air and it was go go go after that. It's nice and zen to come down. I hope the yoga helps. Stress is a killer. I have had my share of it too. As the beginning of school and my new job gets closer I just feel like eating carmel turtle sundaes! Lots of trips to Dairy Queen and lots of blizzards! I love the new avatar as well! I love pictures where your personality comes out
I hope you are having a great week and let us know about the yoga! I hope it is a barf free experience lol
2Skinny
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Ha! Yes, I've heard some leave Bikram to throw up. I found out today they don't have Bikram but they have Ashtanga which is very similar. I start tomorrow night. I'm buying a $100 pass for the month and going to be very very committed to it until I leave for my camping trip July 28. Yes I've never been one to neeeeeeed a man. And I'm picky. tee hee Methinks I'm somewhat of a high maintenance sort because I am able to give myself so many things and I have always treasured friends above all else.Hey there! Yep, I've heard of B. Yoga...had a friend who signed up for it, got through about 1/2 the session and had to slip out to barf her brains out...the way she tells it is funny as heck...seems like there was not one, not two, but three stalls involved.
....I know a few too many women who don't seem to know who "they" are unless attached to a man, any man. Good for you.
Thank you Luke and thanks for the rep you beautiful you.
Awww you guys are making me blush!
The place I found is a loft with hardwood floors with floor to ceiling windows in a trendy part of town. What's really cool is my mom is coming with me to my first class and if she likes it, she'll buy a month pass too. Do I love this 75 year old woman or what! She's so fit it's crazy.
Awww, shucks, Cannon. Thank you
LOL yes, I hope it's barf free too!! I'll keep you posted. I expect my first few classes will be a challenge because it's various muscles I'm not used to using but I can't wait!!It's nice and zen to come down. I hope the yoga helps. Stress is a killer. I have had my share of it too. As the beginning of school and my new job gets closer I just feel like eating carmel turtle sundaes! Lots of trips to Dairy Queen and lots of blizzards! laugh out loud hereI love the new avatar as well! I love pictures where your personality comes out
Thanks for saying you like my pic, it was taken at a luncheon with a friend who is a total blast...she's 55 but looks 45 and is one of those people who dresses to the nines, not a hair out of place, nail polish, jewellry, latest fashion, but a mouth like a long shoreman, lemme tell ya. ha haBreakfast; Bran flakes, milk, 1.5 cup red grapes, medium apple
Lunch; 1.25 cup chili, small bannock, 10 almonds
Supper; 5 stalks celery, 5 baby carrots, 2 cups lettuce, 5 fish sticks
Dessert; popsicle
Walked 2 miles to work and 3 miles around the lake with Snoofus.
lukewarm
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LOL at the barf-free experience Mishi. Great food and great exercise Anna, Ashtanga yoga sounds scary. I can't wait to hear about what you think. You'll be using every muscle in your body and I bet you're going to see awesome results. I'm excited to see how it works you out! Have a beautiful day!
Cant wait to hear how you like the yoga. That is cute that your mom wants to try it too. Lucky you have a close relationship with her and your boys, as well as the friends you mentioned. I suspect that's why you're not so "man crazy". I was just telling Val how I feel so much less "desperate" for some male attention now that I have my baby. Like if things with H didn't work out I wouldn't need to go find the next man immediately (though I've got loads of prospects what with the fine ex still calling me and this fine guy who works in my office building who I briefly flirt with when I walk by..ha ha).