A nice relaxing Sunday, with some decisions made.

Sunday, November 2, 2014


A not-quite-normal Sunday.  We didn't go to church this morning because we went last night, but we left the house earlier than we needed to today, so that we could go get the grocery shopping done before meeting my brother and sister-in-law for lunch.
Ron found himself some new boots for work - of course, WalMart did not have the 'Bruiser' ones he likes - but he thinks these will work out okay.  They have a camouflage design, but I don't think that's going to matter all that much.  I got more things for Thanksgiving, and I shouldn't have to get too very much more, grocery-wise, except normal weekly things, from now until vacation time.  That's a good thing!

We then met K.O. and Beth at the Barn at noon, as arranged.  The Barn doesn't open til noon, so we couldn't meet them any sooner, and I think they liked it well enough.  K.O. got the Bacon Cheeseburger (just like I did - it's one of my favorites), while Beth got an Sampler from the Appetizer menu.  She liked the variety, and had to ask for a carryout box!  Ron got the Mushroom and Swiss burger.  He'll be able to get his chicken next week, since we won't HAVE to be home by 1:00.  The Bengals are on Thursday Night Football this week, so it'll be okay if I miss a little bit of football on Sunday.  (It'll hurt, but I'll survive.)  We had a great time visiting with them, and K.O. actually got home in time for kickoff, just like I promised him.  I, of course, living so far out, missed kickoff, but got home soon after, and then it was football day after that.

My guys - my Bengals - looked pretty good today.  They didn't come into the game thinking they had it won, just because the team they were playing doesn't have a good record this year.  They have been in that same spot themselves many times over the years!  It was a good game - a good fight - and we ended up with a WIN, and that feels very good.  I did pretty good with my picks today, too, and have high hopes for the late games.  Nope.  The late games were not kind to me.  Phooey.

Ron and I zapped the rest of those chicken legs for our supper tonight, as well as munching on cookies (like those un-set no bakes) for a bite or two of dessert.  So, not a big meal, but enough.

I made the decision to "give up" or "surrender" MFP for the month of November.  I think that I am obsessing over it way too much, or maybe I am obsessing over why it isn't working for me, or something, and sometimes I feel like I'm gonna go crazy, being stuck at this weight.  But - here's the thing - when I started on this journey, I really didn't think I'd ever BE at this weight, and I'm happy to be at this weight.  I would like to lose more weight - to definitely get below 200, but if I don't, I'm satisfied to be hovering right above it!  More than satisfied!  Just as long as the scale isn't going back UP, I can live with these numbers.
I can be strict with myself, and watch what I am doing, for the next two or three weeks - yes, even while I'm in Gatlinburg - and I am not going to be stingy with myself on Thanksgiving!  I will enjoy that day, I can promise you that.
I will not be totally stupid about my eating.  I will still do my exercises every day.  I will still walk every day.
I just will NOT obsess over it.  I will just enjoy ME.