thequilteddove

I know I don't participate in the weight loss FQ swap, but I wanted to share my exciting news. I'm down another 5 1/2#s for a total of 36.5#s (I started counting calories April 1st) Bonus good news - I've been down graded from obese to plain old over weight!

I know I'm not skinny and I have no intention of EVER being skinny again, but I'm feeling more & more like the sassy middle age woman I envision myself to be!

Thanks for letting me share

irishrose

You are always welcome here. We especially like good news and 5 1/2 pounds down is good news!

If obese is more than 20% of your ideal body weight overweight, then I am not obese either, but I wish the pounds I do need to lose would leave. I would like to repeat last month's loss, but I know it's not likely. My goal for this month is 2 pounds.

MY FQ is ready to go. I couldn't find my fall bag of fabric but I found a FQ in subdued colors - not a lot of that in my stash.

I have a family reunion Saturday, too. The food will be better this week than the class reunion's was last week. I will be careful. Desserts aren't an issue unless someone makes something gluten free, but good salads are a problem and they aren't usually low calorie. One niece is a chef with a another new certification - she will bring something yummy.

I worked outside today - I feel like I burned some calories. My daylilies aren't getting enough sun so I am replacing them with hostas. Lots of digging and bending. A friend stopped by to help weed a different garden so I had to help there, too.

Have a good, clean eating day.

createfourpaws

Your FQ arrived today. thanks for sending

createfourpaws

Glad your batiks arrived safe and sound. Enjoy them.

createfourpaws

Anyone is welcome to join us and share. We encourage all. It just means you are not able to win the pot of FQ's.

Shadowirish

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Been wanting to try a small project with hexies....this is what I just finished tonight.

meanmom

I spent some time in the hot tub Thursday night with the girls. It involved quite a bit of wine and laughing. I really needed it. They all came up with a new theory on calories. I am known for my desserts. They decided that once the calories in a dish reach a certain number(really high) your body gets so happy it doesn't count those. Sure wish this was true. I am making a heaven and hell cake for my mom's birthday party on Sunday. Devils food, layered with angel food, filled with peanut butter mousse and topped with ganache.(it will be gluten free). No calories in that is there?
I worked on a yoga bag yesterday. It is coming out nice. I am using an old sewing machine as mine is in for a tune up. I sure miss my good machine. It is so much nicer to use. I can't wait to get it back!
Healthy eating to all. Watch all those sneaky calories at parties. Sometimes the things we think are ok to eat have a lot of hidden stuff in them.

countrymaid

I'm an October girl myself. I love the fall. It's my nesting time and I get more sewing done. Just too much running in the spring and summer.

irishrose

The cake looks wonderful. Too bad I have a caramel apple cake with penuche icing already started for tomorrow. I know two people who would enjoy the Heaven and hell cake. Hmm.

I want this quilt that needs expanding off my machine so I can do something fun. I worked on it last night, but it hurt my back so I didn't get far.

Shadowirish, your basket is adorable. What do you intend to use it for?

Early to bed tonight so I can stay awake driving tomorrow. I am losing weight and getting healthier.
Judy

JuneBillie

You are doing great RoseAnne. Glad you are here.