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ooooh, I’m off work today. I am going to do a modified Atkins for 3 days. Hope I can stick to it. I lost a bit last time on a modified Atkins. I will need to push the calories so I don’t get hungry and push the water. Shooting for Ketosis. Wish me luck.

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http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-get-a-flat-stomach-in-under-9-minutes

I spoke about this months ago. I had heard about this on the internet. I was able to quickly strengthen my abs and achieve a flatter tummy. This video is very repetitive, but you get the idea. Not a lot of time is needed. I also do these in the car, but I don’t generally place a finger on my belly for this. Just suck it in. ;o)

I found this site kind of fun. Want to know what you’ll look like as an older person? Want to know if you would make a handsome fella? Good for grins. Now I wonder what I would look like as a thinner person. Have fun with this

http://morph.cs.st-andrews.ac.uk/

Ok, I love to be in control. Nothing makes me happier than when everything is marching along under control. When I am overweight, and it doesn’t have to be by much, I am out of control. Excess weight drives more gain, for me. My house is out of control, mess creates more mess. I am using Buddyslim for weight accountability and Fly Lady for household control. If you haven’t tried Fly Lady, and you have control issues, this might be for you.   http://www.flylady.net/

My problem is that I am only a little overweight and a little messy. Being in that position does not produce quite enough pressure for change. And I am lazy. When I get 20 pounds over my desired goal, I refocus, when I get within 10 pounds I don’t feel the pressure and slack off. Where can we all find the motivation to persevere. What motivates you?

I have enough control issues with simple/processed carbs and chocolate. I can be thankful at least that I haven’t added those calories to my list of issues. I have so little control. I’m glad I never started drinking. I’ll bet I’d like it - way too much………..

Ok, I know that the simple carbs are not my friends. I know that wheat and other gluten based grains, even sprouted hurt my stomach. So why do I seek them out. Pumpkin bread for breakfast…….. are you kidding. My stomach still hurts. I try not to bake, because I eat it. My poor hubby, my poor daughter. They lose out. And I respond so strongly to wheat. I almost go into a carb coma. I get very sleepy. I feel great when I eat protein, but I WANT BAKED GOODS……….. aaaargh.

Ya, I know all about rice bread and sprouted wheat. Still hurts my tummy and makes me sleepy. Some rice breads are yummy too. Grrrrrrrrrr.

I needed to get more calories in and one of my buddies suggested adding a protein shake. I am going to give this a shot. I have hear of the antioxident qualities of acai so I think I will get that flavor although blueberries have much the same. I’ll let you know how they taste. Anyway here is a coupon site. Note they cost about $1 a packet so not cheap. But……. if  you buy a soda, coffee or other drink a day, this might be a good idea instead.

http://www.designerwhey.com/coupon/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNnkbwFo9hU

Good diet day. Here is some workout music fo my homies

I am so ready for a change and yet it panics me. I want to sell all our cars, I want to sell our house and move, I want to study and start a new career, am I mid-lifer or what? I love our home, yes it has problems and when I think of moving I panic. I raised my children here. I love my job, but more money and a more professional job would be great. Ok, I hate my cars. That would not cause me any pain to change. Is it the fall weather that is making me want to jump into crazy decisions? Who knows?

But just for today, I will dust the home I own, drive the beater to work, and enjoy my simple job. I am feeling the pressure of time and age, I think. Squash it down and drink more water.

Time,
Time,
Time, see what’s become of me
While I looked around for my possibilities.

I was so hard to please.
Look around,
Leaves are brown,
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter.

Hear the Salvation Army band.
Down by the riverside’s
Bound to be a better ride
Than what you’ve got planned.

Carry your cup in your hand.
And look around.
Leaves are brown.
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter.

Hang on to your hopes, my friend.
That’s an easy thing to say,
But if your hopes should pass away
Simply pretend that you can build them again.
Look around,
The grass is high,
The fields are ripe,
It’s the springtime of my life.

Seasons change with the scenery;
Weaving time in a tapestry.
Won’t you stop and remember me
At any convenient time?
Funny how my memory skips
Looking over manuscripts
Of unpublished rhyme.

Drinking my vodka and lime,
I look around,
Leaves are brown,
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter.

Simon and Garfunkel