Marie's New Years Resolution~in July

[kmp1191]

ok...another 2 mile walk tonight! It's beautiful out! About 75 degrees....a little windy (breeze, actually)...windows are open.....man I love spring!!!
this is gonna be a quickie tonight.....my painter is coming back tomorrow to do the livingroom & kitchen & laundry room! I have to get all the stuff off the tops of the cabinets, and walls, and shelves....gonna be a long night!

Food today-
b-jc fruit & granola cereal
l-jc cheese ravioli
s-strawberry jello cup
d-jc chicken burrito
water-60 oz so far
exercise-2 mile walk

After he gets done painting these rooms, I'll be done with all the painting!! Next up....carpet....

see ya'll tomorrow!
marie

 

[kimwim8]

I'm so happy for you and your beautiful spring weather. Meanwhile, up here in NJ....it's still in the 40's.

(um, update your mileage thingy AGAIN!)

 

[lindalinda]

Its not spring here yet either! I am soooo ready. You are doing so much work on the house, then youre gonna turn around and sell it before you even get to enjoy it! I have to get working on mine soon too. After vacation I think.

I forgot to say congrats on the 140s! You rock!

 

[kmp1191]

Another 70+ degree day today.... I guess living in the south does have some advantages!
Ok...so my painter is still here....he'll have to finish up another day....tomorrow??? Anyway, everything is coming together nicely....it's just going to take time for me to get it done the way I want it done. I really want to get things cleaned out! Major spring cleaning over the next few days....weeks....

So...food today....other than a 3 musketeer bar everything was on plan. Just had a MAJOR craving for a 3 musketeer....so I had one.

Oh....does anyone have any idea how to keep a Gerber DAisy plant alive? I got one for my b-day, and it keeps wilting and wanting to die....help!

b-jc honey bar thing....
l-jc mac & cheese w/ green beans
d-jc beef chow mein
s-3 musketeer
exercise-washed all the screens and windows on the back side of the house.
water-60 oz
alcohol-none - i'm still out of everything....except for peppermint schnapps and it's the wrong time of year for that.

ok...gotta go get some kids in the shower....
later taters!
marie

 

[lindalinda]

Gerber Daisies need full sun and they need to be watered every day if they are in pots. Do you have it outside? You are probably ok outside there and I bet you could even plant them if you wanted. Same way with hanging baskets. People dont realize they have to water them every day.

That makes me think I want some flowers! Its still too early here. May day for annuals. Ask me about tulips, I know everything about tulips!


Have a nice nite!

 

[kmp1191]

Thanks Linda! It's potted for now, but I'm going to put it outside this weekend...in a bigger pot I think. I appreciate the tips...I think it will look nice in the front yard flower bed.

So today....a little cranky, but ok.
Food -
b-jc b-fast scramble
l-grilled chicken salad w/ jc ranch dressing & 1 dinner roll
s-jc toffee bites
d-jc chicken pasta parmesean
water-40 oz....12 oz of root beer
s-5 m&m's....moment of weakness....
exercise - no walking, but swept and dusted the kitchen/den/laundry & hall...the painting and moving furniture really kicks up the dust.
DH is off tomorrow through Tuesday, so he's going to be doing ALOT from my "honey do" list. I'm taking off Friday, and I think I'm either going to do yard work, or clean out the attic(s). I'm just really tired of all the clutter in the house.
Oh...the painter did a great job yesterday, but he didn't get finished. He's coming back on Saturday or Sunday to finish up.
I have a wedding to shoot on Saturday....8 hours of coverage....gonna be exhausting!! I might do the yard work on Sunday....we'll see.....

ok...i'm oging to sit here and relax for a few minutes, then gotta get some laundry done....
i'm tired.....

marie

 

[kimwim8]

I don't know girl. It sounds to me like you're gonna be done all your work there, and we might wanna move the party up to Jersey so you all can help me out!!

You're doing great with the food (minus a few treats). Get back to being strict until you're working out steadily...so you can get those last few pounds off!!

 

[lovinaz]

I know I'm late, but CONGRATS on kissing the 150's goodbye!!! You are doing great.

Just think of how much easier it will be to move if you get your spring cleaning done now!!

DS10 "lost" his baseball pants somewhere in his room, which usually looks very nice. While searching for his pants, I realized that he had tons of crap shoved under/behind his bed and dresser and don't even get me started on the closet! So we are doing some mom/son spring cleaning in his room this weekend...

 

[kmp1191]

Hey Amy!! Have fun w/ your spring cleaning! I know I'm going to....

Food today-
b-jc complete start cereal
l-none....too busy
s-jc chocolate chip cookies
d-jc cheese enchilada
water-60 oz , 12 oz root beer...(that's probably going to hurt me on saturday)

I'M OFF WORK TOMORROW!!!!
I went to Home Depot after work and rented a nail/finishing gun so DH can finish up the shoe molding. He got everything cut today, so now it's just nailing it in. Shouldn't take him too long. Also while I was there, I got some flowers and shrubs/bushes so I can redo my front flower bed tomorrow. I'm going to have to make a quick trip to Walmart or Lowes in the morning to get some miracle grow & fertilizer....(we have crappy dirt down here). I'm really looking forward to getting out there and getting dirty!! i don't think it's going to take me too long to do the yard work....then I'll hit the house again. That's gonna take some time....

Ok....so....OH....GO TIGERS!!!! ELITE 8!!!!
Texas A&M is done for the season.....SEE YA!!! Does that help Linda? hope so!
Have a great day tomorrow....i'll be thinking 'bout ya'll tomorrow while i'm out diggin' in the dirt, enjoying the sunshine!!!

marie

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Marie,

Enjoy your day off today playing in the dirt!

I think our Buckeyes made the Elite 8 as well after a terrible start to last night's game. Me being a diehard Buckeyes fan, wrote them off after the half.

Hope you have a great weekend!

 

[kmp1191]

Hi Marie,

Enjoy your day off today playing in the dirt!

I think our Buckeyes made the Elite 8 as well after a terrible start to last night's game. Me being a diehard Buckeyes fan, wrote them off after the half.

Hope you have a great weekend!

Uh-oh.....we're playing you tomorrow.... #1 & #2....gonna be a good one!!

So....today....can you say it with me.....EXHAUSTING!!!
WTH was I thinking? I got up at 6, was at Walmart at 6:30, back home at 7:30, kids ready for school, dropped off, then DH and I went to Lowes, got some top soil & miracle grow stuff. Then back to the house...I started digging and DH used a nail gun and got all the shoe molding done!!!
(Painter will be back in the morning to finish up ALL OF THE PAINTING!!! )
So...I dug up all of the stuff in the front flower bed....2 rose bushes, a few azaleas, a yellow thing I can't pronouce....mixed up some soil & miracle grow and started replanting stuff....3 sweet brooms (I love these!), replanted the azaleas in a different area, a small green thing....can't pronounce this one either, and a Jessamine...(very pretty vine that grows up a trellis)...anyway, after a second trip to Lowes, then to Home Depot, I got everything in the front done!! It looks great too! Lots of yellow, dark greens and some reds...looks great against the brick on the house. I'm so glad it's done.....and I'm so frickin' sore right now!!! My back is killing me, my arms, neck & face is a little burnt, and I'm so tired I could cry.....BUT THE YARD WORK IS DONE!!! (for now!) (back yard will be....sunday??? (oh, and I replanted one of the rosebushes in the back yard....hopefully it will live!)

ok...food today....
b-jc cheerios
l-jc meatball sandwich & small bowl of pears
d-we went out for pizza...I had 4 squares....and a Michelobe Light...dang it was goood!!
water-I stopped counting after the 4th 20 oz bottle....80-100 oz?
exercise - see above!

tomorrow is weigh in....i'll be happy if I'm still in the 140's, but I'm not counting on it. Not enough excercise, I ate real food tonight....and I just don't feel like I've lost anything this week. We'll see.

ok.....i've got an 8 hr wedding to shoot tomorrow, so I'll check in on Sunday.
have a great day ya'll!
marie

 

[kimwim8]

I know you're on your shoot today, but I wanted to see if maybe you might've posted about your weigh-in this morning. I'm sure it was good, even with some "real food" mixed in. You've still been doing great with your food and your water. And all that work around the house is MAJOR exercise!!

Um, and don't they sell sunscreen in TN???

I'm no help with plants. I know nothing, just like the ones that look pretty.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

you are doing great Marie!

and kim and i will be there---if shes going to start practicing making alabama slammers--ill go to her house to taste test!
have a great weekend!!!

 

[kimwim8]

where ARE you??? I want to know about your weigh in!!!

 

[kmp1191]

okokok....i'm here! give a gal a break!! long night.....late night!!

Yesterday's weigh in was not pretty......lost .2....what the heck is .2....what is that...about an ounce? boy, it's a good thing I went pee before I left...otherwise who knows what would have happened??!!
.2.....not gonna dwell on it, just gonna get my butt in gear this week! More walking, and gotta start getting the workouts in....crunches, pushups..etc.
Like I said....i'm not gonna dwell on it...i'll get back on track...tomorrow.

ok....gonna get moving now...
hope ya'll are having a great weekend....
marie

 

[toystoryduo]

Marie,

It sounds like you had an interesting weekend. That's great that you got all of your yard work done and that you were able to calm the bride down at the reception. I say you deserve a nap today!

Have a great week!

 

[kimwim8]

This is why I need to live near you. You seem to know where all the action is!!!

Oh, and yeah. Expect me tomorrow at 9am to take care of everything for ya. Just don't hold your breath.

And listen, greedy.....2 pounds loss is a LOSS!! There was no staying even, and no gain!! Embrace your loss. Love your loss.

 

[lindalinda]

.2 lbs is nothing to sneeze at. Thats 3.2 ounces if I did the math right (highly questionable, but who's gonna correct me). I'm pretty sure I could pee more than 3.2 ounces. I get drug tested all the time so I think I could do it. I would definitely pee first if I was you. Downside being 5 weeks to lose a pound. I think that must be where the "drink lots of water" part comes in. Lets say you pee 6 times a day, 4 ounces each time. Thats 1 1/2 pound per day! Holy crap its 10.5 lbs per week! I think I'm onto something! I could market this! The Pee Diet! There is no pee smiley.

Later, youre doing great BTW!

 

[CACruisin']

.2 lbs is nothing to sneeze at. Thats 3.2 ounces if I did the math right (highly questionable, but who's gonna correct me). I'm pretty sure I could pee more than 3.2 ounces. I get drug tested all the time so I think I could do it. I would definitely pee first if I was you. Downside being 5 weeks to lose a pound. I think that must be where the "drink lots of water" part comes in. Lets say you pee 6 times a day, 4 ounces each time. Thats 1 1/2 pound per day! Holy crap its 10.5 lbs per week! I think I'm onto something! I could market this! The Pee Diet! There is no pee smiley.

Later, youre doing great BTW!

 

[CACruisin']

Note to self: do not get behind on Marie's journal. She is one busy lady! Great job on getting so much yard stuff and inside stuff accomplished along with the usual work/kids/DH out of town/photog stuff. Way to go

Much belated congrats on kissing the 150's goodbye That is so incredibly awesome! I must say, you are an inspiration for me right now. Perseverence and discipline definitely pay off.

Keep going lady. You can take the "new you" to AL!