Friday! Friday! Friday! Morning All!

Good morning All,
Its Friday!  We survived the little bit of snow that we received and good news is.... Looks like Phil is going to be right on cue.... Or at least I have hope that he is... Come on Phil don't fail us now.  We are looking forward to the warmth and sunshine in Spring... And the weatherman says we are already gearing up for a wonderful and beautiful weekend. What are your plans???? Well mine, I'm for one going to get outside take in the fresh air and enjoy the scenery. Walk, Walk, Walk....

Kicking off the warmth by getting outside and getting myself back in gear to start reducing again.  Yeah... now that I'm feeling better and know what is causing the issues with myself.  Its time to regain the attitude of what is needed to continue my healthy journey....

I've slacked off the protein in the egg whites in morning and I have stashed a container of protein powder in breakroom at work, and my co-worker is helping me to make sure that I get in the protein that I need, She's even making the protein shake for us.  She is experiencing with the different flavors and has said she will mix it up until we find one that we can't live without..  How wonderful she is.  Then one of my long distance co-workers calls in to check on some work related items and is always thoughtful and encouraging with "how you doing"  so between the two.  I'm making progress.

Thank you.....Now on to you...Are you journaling your entries into your food journal?  Yes I am, even thought I may not be posting it, it is being written down, even the grazing that I pick up occassionally.

This past week I found have some more very good information that I'm working on and will share.  I'll post more on that this weekend.  I think you will enjoy the information. It really hits home...

Well its now 4:56 am on friday morning and as usual can't sleep after I get hubby off to work so I'm doing my wonderful surfing.... I love it.  Looking for inspiration.... to help me throughout the day... God is good. He provides us with exactly what we need and when we need it.  Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

Love you
Tah Tah for now...
Lisa
:)

Correction!!!! We've become Legal.....

Good evening My friends, it has been brought to my attention that I had an incorrect Title on my blog from this morning.  I had not even thought about it. I was too involved with being such a Proud momma that I overlooked the scenario here..... It should Have read I had become of legal age. Meaning, This was the youngest son and that I was now free to come and go as I pleased.... Hummmm !!! liked that. That means Momma and Pappa can have time together again.  I don't know about that one.  We'll have to see (hehe).
Been too busy raising the boys to take time for ourselves. 

So we have discussed the plans for our future.  We will be planning a twosome trip soon, we are tossing around the idea of taking a trip to Myrtle beach, SC.  Last year we went to the Bahamas, but we had tag alongs, yes my youngest son and his girlfriend, don't get me wrong here. It was a really good trip and we enjoyed the company. So we are going to try it on our own. Since we have become legal again.....

What are your thoughts?  We would love a few suggestions to where we can go on a mini vacation we are looking at sometime in March, April or even May.  Depends on what days work out.

Thank you, now that I have corrected the title.  I hope my friends will feel better, I know that I do..
Well gotta go for now, One of my favorite Country Music artists are about to perform before the Super Bowl Begins.  Go Packers!  or Go Steelers!  I'm not partial. Just want to see a good game and enjoy the company, snacks (healthy snacks) today. 

Tah Tah for now...
Lisa

Finally Legal!!!!

Upon rising this morning I peeked outside... Kinda gloomy.. Then I proceeded to go to the kitchen to begin breakfast.. Thought I would fix something special since this is a Special Day. Whats so special about it. Well
1st of all, my dad used to say if you asked him how he was in the morning. My eyes opened and I was able to get out of bed. That's a special day, I used to greet my mother in the mornings when I would go by to see her with Morning Sunshine.... Oh how I miss the two of them.  Then theres my friend Bill. He didn't have any local family. So he had special friends, and I had the privilege of being one of them. 

Then there is the Big Special day. You know the one that every one looks forward to. Twenty One years ago yesterday I went into the hospital to deliver my second son "Cody". Only not delivering him until February 6th, at 8:36 am. How he has grown through the years becoming a handsome, very lovable, and talented young man.  We are very proud of him.

H.S. Graduation 2008!

He has accomplished many ventures through his very few years.  It's just like it was yesterday that I was holding him in my arms for the 1st time, then begins the talking, sassing....walking,  friends, playing, grammar school, modeling-auditioning-acting, middle school, traveling, sports, middle school, Golf for the 1st time, making the team having never played the game before.

Proud Moma, Cody, Joe (Proud Papa)

Big Brother (Travis) Cody, Mom

Determined to make it, driving golf ball after golf ball in the back yard, countless hours.  Then there was high school, learning to drive, first car, (first wreck) survival.... oh my nerves...dating, Graduation, college, internships with Honda-Toyota. Then Graduating College with honors, becoming full time with Toyota, booking his 1st cruise on his own. Oh my friends what this young man has accomplished.  I could go on as a proud momma.  But I'll save you.... the details in between. I know you can relate.

Congratulations Cody on becoming "Finally Legal"..... Please continue to be responsible as you have become. We are proud of you. And wish you many more years to come. Fulfill your dreams.. Do what you love and love life and live it to its fullest.... Carry On....

Had to get off my course a bit today, I'll work on a new topic in a short bit. Thank you my friends for following me.  I love you.  Be sure and check out the deals I have found. Think you will enjoy this one.

Tah Tah for Now.
Happy 21st Cody. We love you and are proud of you.

Lisa

Day After Ground Hog Day

Wondering how you feel about the predictions from the Ground hog not seeing/seeing his/her shadow?   Well I'm all for the furry little (my bestest) friend, If indeed we do have spring right around the corner.  I'm all for it, or I should say I'm ready.  Isn't he cute????

With having lost this weight along comes loosing the insulation with it.  That means I layer, or sit wrapped up, even practically sit on my heater at work. The warmer it is the more I love it. Now there was a time that I literally (hated) shhhh!!! don't tell my boys I used that word...summer time. The heat and I just didn't get along.  I would be so tired, fatigued, not able to move, no energy.

I basically didn't do anything that took great effort.  Now a days I can't say that.  I love to get outside and do things, but lately I have been a little lazy and a lot of that is due to the weather outside. So thats where my friend Phil comes in.. Bring on the spring.  I'm ready.  Now lets plan a trip.

I'm going to bring up a lax subject lately... Have you been journaling even though I haven't been here?  I had to do a little vanishing act.  Sometimes, I just need to have a little disconnect from everyone, and everything to regroup.  You know the feeling. Well I'm back and ready to get going again. 

This week check out the deals that I have picked up.

Tah Tah for now.  Enjoy your evening. The weekend is upon us.  And they are calling for a wintry mix..  I'm sending good vibes to my furry little bestest friend that the wintry mix goes around us and for all of my northern friends, please stay warm and be careful out in these frigid temps.

Lisa

I'm freezing!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Sunshine Where are you??????  I'm so ready to have you visit. I'm Freezing!!!!!!!!  Whats the chances of you visiting early?  I don't think I'm alone when I say that I'm ready along with my friends for you to show up?  Do we need to have a party for you?  We can arrange that if you will make it a priority to help us out some. 

Is everyone gearing up for the game today?  Who are your rooting for?  I'm ready to be back on track again with the journaling, I'm getting myself in the right frame of mind. Liquid, Liquid, Liquid.  Yeap thats my diet again.  I think I'm going to be okay. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, so far so good.  Think I'll continue this past the week that was suggested and make sure my body is healing like it should. I don't need any issues after all it is the 1st of the year and vacation time is just around the corner.

And then theres River bend, of course I'm going.  The line up as I mentioned before is going to be spectacular.  I'm anxiously awaiting the announcement of other acts. 

This morning I was able to sleep in a couple of extra hours. Usually on Sunday I'm up and ready to start my mission of collecting my good deals for the week. I start by grabbing my bundle of newspapers that my carrier is so gracious to make sure are delivered. Then i pull out the coupons, and take the newspapers over to the Nursing home for them to enjoy. Then start my rounds. 

You can catch up on what my main mission was this morning under the "deals I'm working on " tab. I've also posted a recipe this morning might just warm you up a bit. "enjoy" you will have to scroll to the very bottom of the page. I haven't figured out how to make a mini blog yet from those pages. I'm working on it, but if someone would like to share a little cheat sheet with me that would be awesome.

Tah Tah
Lisa

Liquified~~~~~

Wow, is that a word.. In the beginning of my new journey, I began by living it on liquids for 2 weeks. Then introduced to soft foods. Before moving on to the next step. Which gets me back to where I begin with  the title of todays blog. "Liquefied" I haven't been really feeling well for a few weeks now.  So I thought it might be time to call in some reinforcement, I'm a tough cookie (yes sugar free). However, there is a time where you have to give in. My gut decided I didn't seem to be getting any better.

Symptoms included, nausea, diarrhea. (also known as dumping syndrome) Well maybe it is and isn't this time. The doctor asked me to go onto liquids for a week and see if it would help releave some of the stress that may be on my stomach/gastric track. I'll save you all the details. Let's just say yesterday I really didn't think I was getting better, but towards the end of the day I began to feel a little better. Having been eating/drinking liquids since tuesday I believe the liquid thing was doing better than I thought.

I journeyed over to wally world and began to search the aisles for some soup that might look like I could drink. At the beginning of my journey when I started soups there really wasn't a whole lot to choose from, broth cream of ...... well you get the picture.. Until a box jumped into my sight from the shelf. Calling my name, Lisa look at me.....me.... me....Hey I'm new to you try me out... Creamy soups???? What did I just stumble upon. Pacific Foods was something new I had never saw before.  I have really been impressed with their product, I've even sent the company a "Atta Boy"  button so to speak. So needless to say I'm a fan.

So, as for the journal this week, its kind of been shot, I'm still tracking just a little off track.

Breakfast---Carnation instant breakfast low sugar
Water-liquids-juices, I've actually covered this a little more than normal and this is good.

Lunch--my now found favorite soup---creamy potato leek-
yogurt-jello

Supper-soup creamy corn southwest
yogurt-jello

juices-water

while I was packing my husbands lunch and waiting on the coffee to brew, I did 10 each of leg exercises, squeezed in a little arm exercises. Guess I figured might as well work a little in while I was waiting.. Doesn't hurt anything, better than nothing.  That's pretty much been it for me this past few days. I hope everyone else has been well and stayed warm. I'll touch base later.

Tah Tah for now.
Lisa

Thawing Out Returning To Normal

I don't know about you, I'm beginning to thaw out a bit. The snow that Mother Nature provided us was just awesome enjoyed it on Christmas day and enjoyed it last week. I'm ready to get moving on to a little warmer weather.

One of the things that I have missed since having my surgery is the extra padding that kept me warm. I literally freeze now. But I'm not complaining please don't take it that way. I love my new self. And I truly don't mean that to sound snobbish in any way. Each day I work on getting even better. My journaling is going well. I sure hope yours is as well. I look forward to living a little longer by working with my tool that my Dr. Provided.

My friend at work that had this surgery a few years before me. Is my buddy, she is always thinking of me and sharing links to different things of interest or letting me know of something that is good for us. She sent me an email yesterday and told me that she has discovered a protein drink that is to die for. It's called Naked Juice .  I've noticed this in the stores, but when I would read the labels, yes it was loaded with lots of protein that our bodies need. However, I also took extreme notice to the sugar content. When I mentioned it to her, she said that was the good sugar. So I have picked me one up and will try it. It has 32 gm of protein in a 15.2 fl oz bottle.

Since sugar and I don't get along I will drink it here at home so that I will be close to all necessities needed should I have a episode with my non-friend Mr. Dumping Syndrome.

On another note, as we thaw out, we will begin to get back to normal. I mean a long week ahead with no days off anytime soon. I'm saving my time off for the Riverbend festival in Chattanooga in June. They have some really great headliners coming. Beach Boys, Miranda Lambert, Jefferson Starship (oh yeah) Huey Lewis and the news. This is just a touch of the talent that is yet to be announced that will be coming. Yes I'm telling my age. However, I'm still young at heart. I'm looking forward to the entertainment, I already have my pins ready.

As you've noticed I've been working on my blog a bit. I'm trying to learn and get a little creative with it. If it crashes I'll be up a creek.

Tah Tah for Now.
Enjoy the rest of your evening.
Lisa