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Weight: I was so sleepy this morning when I weighed myself that I can't remember the number on the scale now. I'll do it again tomorrow. If my mind is correct... it was either 152.4 (the same as last weigh in) or 154.2 (a gain that would not make sense but happens to me sometimes: Those numbers are so much alike that in my morning fogg I can't remember. Tomorrow is another day.
Life: We met up with some new friends for breakfast out this morning. I ate a sensible omlette and gave hubby the muffin that came with it. Im concerned a little about my "attitude" towards friendhips, in that I am so comfortable with just hubby and I going out and doing things together that I sometimes don't cultivate friendships the way I should. I seem to enjoy the two of us more than going out with others... does that mean I am getting too set in my ways? could I become a hermit type person? Every thing I read says the more friends you have the better your mental and physical health. Am I becoming someone that doesn't like to compromise for friends that have other ideas of a fun time? Seems our friends like things like having Sunday breakfast at 6:30 am... and driving 2 hours to look around a swap meet. I think I need to try to stay open to those things more but its not easy doing things for the social aspect of it, when there are other things I think are a lot more fun but they are not interested in... like I care about swap meets and breakfast at 6:30 am. I am sure they must be compromising too, it just doesn't feel like it. I suppose it is good for my soul to continue to compromise for the sake of friendships. Just makes me miss my long time friend more, we liked all the same things so there was never any need to compromise.
View Diet Calendar, 25 January 2009:
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1111 kcal
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Fat: 61.52g | Prot: 86.94g | Carbs: 51.52g.
Breakfast: mug coffe 10 ounce, decaff, everything omelette w/ no cheese. Lunch: Butterball turkey breast slices, laughing cow cheese, light garlic & Herb, Crystal Light On The Go Metabolism Peach Mango Green Tea. Dinner: cauliflower broccoli, Roasted Butternut Squash with Rosemary & Balsamic, pan grilled salmon. Snacks/Other: Baked Ricotta Custard. more...
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1847 kcal
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Exercise:
Running - 10/kph - 2 minutes, Walking (exercise) - 5.5/kph - 41 minutes, Walking (slow) - 3/kph - 2 minutes, Resting - 15 hours and 15 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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I used to forget my weigh-ins quite often, especially when I put off entering them until later on in the day. I got better when I began concentrating on the last two numbers (i.e. the 42 in 154.2). From there it is easier to create a mneumonic that will stay with you for at least a few hours. Insofar as Life and Friendship is concerned, I enjoy seeing the differences in people, so the more the merrier in principle. However, wanting to spend as much quality time with someone you care for deeply is totally understandable, and needing your own space is as well. Being a hermit for extended periods is seldom a bad thing, it allows one to see things which otherwise would be obstructed by excessive noise, and can dramatically increase productivity in areas which would otherwise be inaccessible.
25 Jan 09 by member: information
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thanks for the tip on remembering the number! By golly I am sure that will work. As for the friendships, I am probably just missing my best long time friend right now, since we just parted from a great visit. I think I just still miss her, she is more family than friend. Your words are always welcome
25 Jan 09 by member: Janelleas
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I just looked out the window and it looks like a blizzard! Snow is swirling around the window and coming down fast
25 Jan 09 by member: Janelleas
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Go out there and make me a snow angel! Then have a nice cuppa to get warm. I am well on way toward total hermitity. When I am not alone (not counting the beast) I am with Spousal Unit. Almost like being alone (I mean that in a good way). I worry about it sometimes, but not enough to make any real effort to change it. My plan for old age is to move in with sisters and watch DVDs of every Masterpiece Theatre ever filmed while eating English food. LOL.
25 Jan 09 by member: Densible
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Missing dear friends can really put us in a funk. But how wonderful that you truly enjoy your hubby's company. Not everyone can say that! I totally identify with the morning fog and I'm sure the weight was the lesser of the two you remember. Give your friend a call and let her know how much she's missed!
25 Jan 09 by member: evelyn64
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Compromises with friends can be difficult, but I think there is room for growing, when we bend, too. It's not always easy to do what others want to do, if you truly aren't interested. Finding the common ground can be the hunt to finding peace. I say, it's worth the effort, as you may have a good friend right under your nose, and not even know it! :) I wanted to thank you for your constant support, I really appreciate it. It's not easy, but one day at a time.... it's all I can do. Looking for answers and not finding them time after time is growing weary. Have a great night!
25 Jan 09 by member: bullytrouble
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They SAY more friends means better health, but those stats come from people that havent found the LOVE of their life that makes up for 30 friends! I say, I'm grateful to NOT feeling so friggen' depraved that you need friends to make up for how close and how much fun and intimate we are with our "immediate".
Give me one or two close pals (one here knows who they are) and a fantastic family member and fantastic husband(spouse), I say; "your life is one to be envied."
25 Jan 09 by member: ImLuuvd
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I worry about those things, too. Sometimes I think it's a time thing. I don't really want to give up time with my husband, or my parents, or my volunteer stuff. And I love it when I have a little time all to myself. It must not bother me too much, though, because I don't do anything about it. You are very blessed to have a husband whose company you treasure. And a good friend, even though she's not close by. It sounds like a full life, not that of a hermit!
25 Jan 09 by member: amryk
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I have several good friends and we seldom get together. My bestest friend lives 45 minutes away and we see each other once or twice a year if we are lucky. Life gets busy and that quality time myth is crap when it comes to girl friends. We communicate by email and phone and are still a part of each others lives and very happy with things the way they are. Point is that you shouldn't have to make an effort to cultivate. It's there or it's not. I had one friend who was always trying to get together or talk on the phone. I didn't have time, her feelings were hurt and it fizzled. Wasn't meant to be right!
26 Jan 09 by member: bethru
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I feel better after reading all your comments. ImLuuvd darlin you make sense too.. I am happy with my life, hubby and I enjoy being with each other and even grocery shopping togeter... so what time I have left for friends is adequate for MY needs. I don't think I really am the "hermit" type, too many stranger's are always talking to me and what friends I do have seem to want to spend time with me... it's me that is stingy with my time. I do not remember how I got everything done when I was raising a family and working full time... God Bless all you working mom's... I can't imagine doing it now.
26 Jan 09 by member: Janelleas
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I agree with bethru about friendships with women. I make a conscientious effort to stay in touch with my girlfriends from high school, but sometimes we fo over a year or so without seeing one another. When we do meet up again, it is as though we have left off right where we started. Magical! As for nurturing friendships with other couples - that move is more complex. There must be four people who genuinely like one another. Many times I like her but I am not too crazy about him, or maybe he (my husband) likes him but he's not so nuts about her. It's tough getting everyone to jive!
26 Jan 09 by member: Cobra Fan
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Thanks for your support Janelle.
26 Jan 09 by member: information
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