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Mon Dec-20-04 03:49 PM
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Do you lose your willpower this time of year? |
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I swear I can't seem to turn down candy AT ALL! I usually resist but all these holiday sweets and snacks... you'd think I was TRYING to get fat!
And to make it worse, I'm getting lazy with the workout... only 2x last week and none so far this (well, I do have a cold - so that's my excuse this week).
Anyone else having this problem?
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Mon Dec-20-04 03:50 PM
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I have been eating everything in sight, and the lousy weather means I've only been out for a walk 4-5 times this week instead of every day.
I guess that's what New Year's resolutions are for, right?
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Mon Dec-20-04 03:52 PM
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My resolution will be to stop skipping my aerobics and get back to doing the floor work, too!
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Mon Dec-20-04 03:51 PM
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2. I'm doing okay resisting the treats, but with all the added things |
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to do this time of year, I haven't been to the gym but once in the past several days. I'm starting to feel it, too. :hi:
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Mon Dec-20-04 03:53 PM
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Amazing how much more energy working out gives you, isn't it?
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Mon Dec-20-04 03:57 PM
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10. Yes - dragging. Plus, I look at food and gain weight! |
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The EFX with the Clash blaring in my ears for 45 minutes four or five times a week sure does help!
I am determined not to gain weight this holiday season!
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Mon Dec-20-04 03:59 PM
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I wish I could be so determined!
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:18 PM
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32. I jog up stairs, and think, "Who's following me?" |
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"Holy crap, it's my ASS!"
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:43 PM
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Just saw this response... funny!
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:46 PM
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63. STFU - I've seen your picture - I'm sure that's not really a problem! |
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It's when your feet stop moving, but other parts don't that you should start to worry! :hi:
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:50 PM
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Okay, I guess I'm still okay. ;-)
Now when you finally get on, I'm about to go home! I see how you are. :evilgrin:
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Mon Dec-20-04 03:52 PM
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3. GAWD yes! So far my big failure has been eggnog. |
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With or without rum or other libations. I love that stuff. :waddle:
But on Xmas day it will be the dinner. I know I'm bad but I'm making a chicken and mashed potatoes & gravy. :9
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Mon Dec-20-04 03:54 PM
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Don't even get me started on the dinner... I'm going to gain 5 lbs at least! Chicken... mashed potatoes... gravy... and pie! Lots of pie!
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Mon Dec-20-04 03:57 PM
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9. What kind of pie? I'm looking for a to-die for frozen apple pie... |
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:00 PM
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Not for the frozen apple, sorry. My family's super picky and has to have everything made from scratch. (I did scrimp on the pie crust and used the pillsbury roll out kind for Thanksgiving... they didn't even notice!)
I'm dying to make and eat my favorite - lemon chess... :9
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:18 PM
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30. i have to ask: lemon chess? n/t |
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:21 PM
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Edited on Mon Dec-20-04 04:22 PM by redqueen
You've never had a lemon chess pie?
Oh they are SUBLIME!
edit: recipe I found :
Lemon Chess Pie Country Cooking with Just A Spoonful of Sophistication - Phyllis Harper Wimmer
1 9-inch pie shell, unbaked 4 whole eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup melted butter (or margarine) 1 1/2 tablespoons cornmeal 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice grated peel from 1 lemon pinch salt Beat eggs well; add sugar, butter, and meal, beating after each addition. Stir in lemon juice, grated peel, and salt. Pour into unbaked pie shell and bake in preheated 325° oven until firm, 30 to 35 minutes. Knife inserted in center will come out clean when pie is done.
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:29 PM
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Mrs. V. loves lemon meringue and key lime. Bet she'd love this too. Thanks!
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:04 PM
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Really - it's Mrs. Smith's.
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:05 PM
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I might just cheat there too, and see if anyone notices.
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:19 PM
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We had that last time and I didn't like it much, but then I'm not the apple pie fan, and Mrs. V. thought it was fabulous. So that's the one I'll get. :D
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Mon Dec-20-04 03:53 PM
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5. Who told about all those oatmeal butterscotch cookies I just ate? |
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Mon Dec-20-04 03:58 PM
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we women know these things. ;)
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Mon Dec-20-04 03:58 PM
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11. I cannot tell a lie -- I am clairvoyant |
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I changed my name to Claire just so I could spy on YOU, FY! ;)
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:04 PM
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18. Yay! I got a good spy! |
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I have been working like crazy, plus doing Pilates and yoga, so I think it should all balance out. :D
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:17 PM
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28. Pilates: isn't that spanish for really, really big plate? |
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;)
Someday someone's gonna have to explain pilates to me -- someone w/ the patience to endure my whining while I try to follow the steps.
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:23 PM
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I've never heard that one before. :D
I think www.stottpilates.com has some good info on it. And I like Brooke Siler's stuff.
My mom used to be in a wheelchair five years ago and now she is doing Pilates to strengthen her atrophied muscles. You wouldn't believe the difference in her ability to walk now - it's like night and day. She's a whole new person; it's so great.
Hope you and Mrs. V. have a great holiday! :hug:
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:30 PM
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44. you never heard that one before |
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because I just made it up. Believe it or not!
Thanks for the information. Thrilling news about your mom!
Have a terrific holiday yourself, FY, you & yours. :loveya:
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:25 PM
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37. Oooh you should try it |
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It's really great... you don't even realize how hard you're working. Well, at least until the next day!
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:45 PM
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62. No, it's Latin for... |
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You want my body to do what?!
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:53 PM
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67. Pilates are named for Joseph Pilates, the creator of |
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the Pilates method of body conditioning.
It must be German for "sado-masochistic contortionist." ;)
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:57 PM
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69. Am I the only person here who likes Pilates? |
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:58 PM
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70. No, I'm only teasing. |
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I occasionally do Pilates myself, but I prefer to get my body conditioning from lifting weights.
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Mon Dec-20-04 06:13 PM
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I think I made my arms to big with freeweights, so I'm really loving Pilates.
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Mon Dec-20-04 03:56 PM
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8. I usually allow myself one day on the actual holiday. |
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I just will have whatever I want and not worry about it. The rest of the time I'm rather vigilant with everything. I have to be, but I feel better and more in control of things at the same time when I am.
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:01 PM
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14. That's what's getting to me |
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How out of control I feel. I can't walk past a candy dish without getting not one, not two, not three... but at least FOUR candies out!
I need your strength!
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:13 PM
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but I am eating everything in sight and managed somehow to lose two pounds!!?? Doesn't usually happen. ;)
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:14 PM
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24. Ohhhhhh... why I oughta..! |
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:spank:
Just kidding... you lucky duck!
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:03 PM
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15. I don't even pretend now |
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It's Christmas. There's food everywhere.
In two weeks, it'll be a new year. I can clean up my act then, but, for now, I can't shovel it in fast enough.
I can just see me shopping on December 26 for those stretch Levis in an XXXXL.
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:06 PM
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All I can think about is baking cookies tonight -- the Christmas ones rolled in the crushed-up peppermint candies. I might even go a little crazy & plop big chocolate kisses in the middle of a few. Can't wait ... don't know if I'll be able to save them until Friday ... need help. :)
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:14 PM
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23. Oh yes that reminds me |
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I need to run by the store and get some more cookie fixins... I ... Um... I lost some I'd made this weekend. Yeah... they were lost... that's the ticket!
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:14 PM
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25. Loss of willpower assumes we have some at other times of the year right? |
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I have great willpower this time of year. Whenever a sweet comes into my line of sight I send it into my husband's work. Let them deal with the mental and emotional struggle. I can be so cruel. ;)
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:17 PM
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Mine is a house husband... that's a good idea, though... thanks!
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:18 PM
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31. Churches, schools, daycares, shut-ins, neighbors.... |
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pass along the good cheer. :)
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:27 PM
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I wouldn't want to hurt the candy's feelings, now, would I? ;)
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:29 PM
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I'm a heartless bitch. I've left a trail of despondent candy in my wake. On the other hand, I've made several gallons of eggnog absolutely ecstatic.
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:35 PM
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45. Can't resist the eggnog lattes? |
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:36 PM
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46. Does three a day indicate a problem? |
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:37 PM
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48. Only for the overworked barista. |
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Get 'em while you can!
Just don't think about the toffee nut lattes coming after the holidays....
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:40 PM
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51. LOL! I'm the overworked barista. |
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As weak as I am, I'm also incredibly cheap. I whip these up at home. Hence, the availability and frequency. Oh crap, all this talk has me wanting another one and we're having a cold snap today. I think I shall wander into the kitchen and make another.
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:42 PM
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52. I want one too. We do have an espresso machine, but.... |
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...son managed to break the little glass container for the coffee.
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:43 PM
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55. There's always the lazy-man's latte. |
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Microwave 1/3 of a coffee cup of eggnog. Make a pot of way-too-strong coffee. Mix the two. Works in a pinch.
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:16 PM
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26. 50 pushups and 100 situps today |
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Edited on Mon Dec-20-04 04:16 PM by underpants
Just doing my last set now.
Working out in the office is great. I just got back on the workout thing- I really missed running this morning (ice).
I got a Runner's World mag (and orange running tuke) over the weekend. That mag almost fires me up.
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:18 PM
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29. Doing the last set now? As you're posting? |
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Aren't you stinky after? Or do you shower there at work?
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:24 PM
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36. NO I do them throughout the day |
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I am just slowly getting back into it.
5 sets of 10 pushups 5 sets of 20 situps (don't count the first and last so really I do 22)
Eventually I will work up to 10 (I hope) sets.
Someday I hope to get back where I was oh 6 years ago.
These I do at home 5 sets of:
20-30 pushups 30 situps 5 "Diamond" pushups (hands together thumb and index fingers make a <> diamond) 30 crunches
I drink coffee and do a set each half hour while watching TV for 2 hours. The "Herschel Walker" workout-he has never lifted weights. I never looked like THAT (he does 1,000 pushups a day or something like that) but it will get you in shape.
I used to have a pullup bar and did 3-5 with my hands facing away and then towards me.
Once you get the system done a set only takes 5 minutes or so.
Thanks for the thread it got my refocused on my goal
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:28 PM
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40. That's quite a respectable workout! |
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Edited on Mon Dec-20-04 04:28 PM by redqueen
Still... no stinky?
And you're welcome... go ahead... tell me how much more responsible and good you are after I've admitted being such a lazy slob... rub it in my face. I like it. Really, I do.
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:45 PM
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60. No I don't kill myself doing it in the office |
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If I am working out at home that is another story.
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:28 PM
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39. I'm allowing myself treats - these are things we only have |
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this time of year, so I don't want to feel deprived.
I just make sure I'm making healthy choices also - whole grains, lean protein, salads and vegetables - so I'm not eating junk constantly.
And I've kept up my daily workouts.
But really - don't beat yourself up for indulging in seasonal treats, especially if you otherwise make good choices. You have to live a little, right?
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:29 PM
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42. Oh yes you're completely right |
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I'm just feeling extra bad because I'm inulging more than usual this year.
Oh and the skipping workouts thing. I'm a baaaad girl. :)
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:37 PM
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47. Weakness for all things chocolate and Rum Balls............n/t |
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:39 PM
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49. I didn't make any rum balls this year. |
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I wish somebody would invite me to a party! And I wish that party-having person would serve rum balls!
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:39 PM
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50. My husband is making two bourbon chocolate walnut pies tonight. |
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I've told him he is not allowed to start baking until after I fall asleep. Then he must put them in the car for his office Christmas luncheon before I awake tomorrow morning. Otherwise I will fall into them face first and not emerge until the last crumb is gone.
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:42 PM
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53. Oh my that does sound delicious! |
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:43 PM
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56. I sent three tins of cookies to work with my husband today. |
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One for the boss and his wife, one for a colleague and his wife, and another for the office to share.
I baked several varieties over the weekend. I'm still going to make Russian teacakes, eggnog logs, and some lingonberry-filled sugar cookies to overnight to my dad.
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:44 PM
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58. Russian teacakes? Recipe please. |
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:52 PM
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66. Of course - here you go - |
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These are my husband's and my favorites, so I have to wait until just before Christmas (in this case, probably Wednesday) to make them, or they'll be gone before Christmas! I make a double batch.
RUSSIAN TEACAKES
Mix together thoroughly:
1 cup soft butter 1/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar 1 tsp vanilla
Sift together and stir in:
2-1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt
Mix in: 3/4 cup finely chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts work well)
Chill dough. Roll into 1-inch balls. Place 2½ inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake until set, but not brown. While still warm, roll in confectioners' sugar. Cool. Roll in sugar again.
400 degree oven, 10 minutes
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:56 PM
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68. Copied into Word and saved. Thanks! |
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I think I even have everything on hand with which to make it.
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:43 PM
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54. No. I don't want to feel bad and I know if |
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I indulge in sweets, etc. then I will get a cold or worse. So no, I'd rather be well than gain unneeded weight. Haven't had any sweets since before Thanksgiving, and then only the sugar in my coffee. (Is my halo straight?)
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:45 PM
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61. Wow ... sweets make you more susceptible to colds? |
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Well that explains why I was sick this weekend (still getting over it today - *sniff sniff*)
Kudos to you! :hi:
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Mon Dec-20-04 04:47 PM
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64. Hmmm...that explains why I've been sniffling since the day after T'giving. |
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Mon Dec-20-04 06:12 PM
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71. Yes! There's a BIG bowl of Hershey Kisses in our office... |
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And I'm wearing a path in the carpet going back and forth to grab more and more fistfuls of this poison. I need this like a snake needs legs.
And I can't stop! :scared:
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Mon Dec-20-04 06:14 PM
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73. Oooooh those are bad! |
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I've had EIGHT today! I'm forcing myself to avoid that area now.
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