Thursday, February 17, 2011

Winter Days

We had a dusting of snow last night. Now there's a bit of sun peeking through clouds, and the temps are hovering in the mid thirties. Hearty beef stew is on the menu for tonight. That's one thing I will achieve today. It's 10:30 already and I have achieved very little. I've read the paper, listened to radio news, called my mother, and read blogs. Well, I guess that's something. I started on another sewing project yesterday, a birthday dress for Irene. I'll get back to it a bit today. No hurry. I have until mid April, but I like to have things done ahead of schedule. I have been spending a lot of time exercising and thinking about food. I have been counting calories for a month now. Breakfast and lunch are easy, but coming up with dinners that keep me under my limit is a challenge. It's paying off though, as I am down about ten pounds, and my clothes are fitting better. I have a ways to go, one day at a time. The birds are eating well at and under our feeders outside the family room windows. Oh, I guess I can add photography to my list of what I've done so far today. Flicker Pine siskin and female house sparrow Pine Siskin Bewicks wren on suet
Oregon Junco
Tohee
Varied thrush
Red breasted nut hatch
Uncertain sparrow
Chestnut backed chickadee
OK, gotta' go get busy. and Tom is hovering, waiting for the computer.
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15 comments:

  1. Martha ZFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    You get a much greater variety of birds at your feeders than I do.
    I'm impressed at you calorie counting success, excellent, especially since your foot is limiting you ability to get out and exercise. I soon tire of the indoor machines.

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  2. LindaFebruary 17, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Big congratulations on losing weight. You're right, one day at a time.

    I think you've been very busy today and I loved seeing the birds. I always need a refresher on birds in this part of the country.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    You actually lost 10 lbs in that short time frame???

    I have lost six lbs since Jan 20 when my doc told me to lose 50 lbs. total. The goal is to lose 10 by April 23 when I see him again.

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  4. Linda ReederFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Gigi, I'm using an online program called CalorieCount.com. I have to record everything I eat, which means I really have to think about ingredients when I cook, and the portion size. This awareness is allowing me to come close to my target of 1600 calories a day. This is combined with regular exercise, usually 40-45 minutes on a stationary bike at a high resistance setting, and my 25 minutes of physical therapy exercises.

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  5. Sally WesselyFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Congrats on your weight loss. You should be very proud of yourself. It looks like you are really on the right track and up for the challenge.

    I'm also impressed both by your bird photos and your knowledge about the various birds that stopped by.

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  6. Great Grandma LinFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    great bird photos, you must be eating like a bird to have lost so much weight. i'm slowing putting it back on but fighting all the way but eating too. i seem to be hungrier than usual-need more protein and fibre. plus walking daily. i seem to do it every other day.

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  7. JeanFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    I made a beef stew for our dinner this evening, too.

    Great bird photos!

    Congrats on the weight loss. That's something I should do....

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  8. DJanFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    I have lost six pounds but I'm now in Florida without my usual food to fall back on, here with my sister and her kids, plus my beautiful great niece. I'll keep you posted (smile) and hope to get a new one up pretty soon. Tired now, though, after that red eye.

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  9. The Retired OneFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    I love looking at all the different birds across the country through the blog photos..thanks for sharing them!

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    My biggest obstacle is feeling hungry. But sometimes I can't tell the difference between wanting something sweet in my mouth and actual hunger. I don't know what to do.

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  11. Jerez SherryFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    What good bird shots Linda.. I love this! How fun, I used to have a bird bath and feeder by a front window, and watched the birds while I was on the computer I miss that. I'm always portable now, Can't go back.But I think I'll make a new birdbath!

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  12. DeniseinVAFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I always enjoy photos of our feathered friends. You've got some little beauties here. Have a great weekend.

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  13. KayFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Those are really fabulous photos, Linda. Congratulations on doing the exercises and losing weight. I'm still working on walking. :-)

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  14. KathyAFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Great photos -- and I love flickers!!

    Congrats on your weight loss. Good for you!

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  15. ronandrosi.blogspot.comFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    I think I found the 10 pounds you lost. :) You are doing great! I love the bird pictures too. I am getting better at identifying all the birds at the feeders, and all the blogs about bird watching really help!

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