Monthly Archives: June 2009

Monday, Weathering Summer

By katiebird | Published: June 29, 2009
I hope you haven’t worried about my lack of posting.  It was a weather thing — the creative part of my brain seems to shut down when the temperature approaches 90° — and when it’s above 95°?  It’s Katie-to-the-Couch!  So, I’ve been spending A LOT of time on the couch.  And not much time walking.  [...]
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Just4Today (This one's for "the girls")

By katiebird | Published: June 16, 2009
Yesterday I finally got myself to Macy’s to buy new bras.  I can’t tell you what an adventure that is.  It’s an intensely personal event and wildly expensive.  Kind of like going to a doctor without health insurance. This time my fitter was a chatty woman of indeterminate years and a deep commitment to making “my [...]
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Just4Today (Struggling forward)

By katiebird | Published: June 15, 2009
Well. It’s another rainy day (putting Todd the Tree Man’s job back another 4 days . sigh) It would be great if I could put off dealing with this weight thing but, I can’t.  Aside from looks and clothes (which I’ve proved in the past aren’t my most effective motivators) it’s a serious [...]
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Walking with the dog – good. Eating cheese-on-toast? Not so much.

By katiebird | Published: June 14, 2009
Honestly. It’s NOT like I don’t know what to do – or even that I don’t know HOW to do it. So, why is it so difficult for me to keep my eye on my goal (get this extra weight off as soon as possible) and actually stick with the plan? I got up, [...]
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Just 4 Today (Walk in my shoes)

By katiebird | Published: June 12, 2009
Just 4 Today, I’m weighing myself (done!), taking my fiber and other supplements (DONE!), drinking 2 liters of water (about 1/2 already), walking 5 miles (in at least 3 walks – 3415) . . . . and NOT eat between meals & NOT take seconds! It’s already time for that first walk: Share This!! Hide Sites $$('div.d1880').each( function(e) { [...]
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