Monday, September 27, 2010

Monday...again


We are "stuck" in Ormond this morning thanks to a little mess-up at the bank here, I need to go into the branch and try to rectify a HUGE error they made on my account. Grrr...it's not that I mind staying here one more day; on the contrary, I had such a great weekend that I don't mind extending it a bit longer.

Over the past couple of days, I spent a lot of time at the library, scouring the shelves for diet inspiration and motivation. I found both in Valerie Bertinelli's book, Losing It. Valerie is adorable, approachable, smart & funny, very much the girl next door. Her first book was an enjoyable read, and though I don't plan on calling Jenny, I am encouraged by the fact that a 40-something woman can go lose 40 pounds and get her bikini body back! At this moment, I am the exact weight Valerie was when she started her weight loss journey. What would I give to have this be my "after" picture?



I also did some cooking, found a wonderful lentil soup recipe thanks to The Clean Eating Mama. Even though it doesn't feel like Autumn here in Florida, I am still craving hearty soups & stews so plan on seeing similar recipes from me in the next few days/weeks.


(You should go check out her finished soup pics 'cause they are much prettier than mine).

Beren and I also did some home repairs, including new blinds for the kitchen. I'm hoping Loki has gotten past his appetite for such things, but I doubt it.



I'll be doing some menu planning on the drive home so stay tuned!

10 comments:

  1. If that is the inner pin-up you desire you know that it is obtainable. I am here for support becasue you know it will not be easy!!! ONWARD!

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  2. Loki was very well-behaved for his photo, but there is a little mischievous look in his eyes that says "The blinds will be mine!" :)

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  3. Motivation is what I need. How in the world do you keep this "health thing" up. Tonight - I am CRAVING stuff. GRRR..

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  4. Love Valerie, too. And her new show Hot in Cleveland.

    Love your doggie-white shepherd?

    Polar's Mom
    www.polarspage.blogspot.com

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  5. I found her story to be inspirational too. She never lost her looks, even when she was a bit heavier. I thought she was always a beautiful woman. I was so happy for her when she got her bikini body back because I know how happy that made her.

    I don't know that I'll ever wear a two piece again, but if I make it back into a swimsuit, that will be pretty darn cool.

    Have a great week!

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  6. Polar's Mom, thank you! Loki is actually (probably) a Malamute/wolfdog, most likely low-content wolf but we don't know since he was a rescue dog.

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  7. Only a Number, I agree! Valerie was always beautiful at whatever weight but she just shines at goal, doesn't she?

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  8. Mark, you are so right, lol! This is why we broke down and purchased a nice big crate for Loki. ;)

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  9. Valerie Bertinelli was one of my teen age crushes. Yeah, if she is lonely she can still call me.

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  10. Patrick, if I should ever meet the lovely Val, you can bet I'll pass along your contact info. ;) She'd be lucky to have you!

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