It's the biggest chapel I have ever see. The organ was playing for a memorial service in the smaller chapel and it sounded great. I forgot to take along my camera .... darn! I am planning to attend their ecumenical service at 11 AM tomorrow so I will take some pictures if the expected rain holds off.
The class this afternoon was ""Feeding the need: Finding new ways to fill the cookie jar" We began by discussing,"What had lead you to reach for the cookie jar." Some responses were: Stress, Worry/anxiety, boredom, reward, negative self talk, availability of it, didn't want it to spoil,I added watching TV and Cooking (tasting.) Of that list I really identify with boredom, availability, and the two I added. These are called triggers. Next we brainstormed, "What are some ways to address or side tract that trigger?" Some of the ways were: shopping, walking, call a friend, drink water, go to the gym, take a shower, have a piece of fruit, walk with your pet, go to the library. My cookie jam would contain, walk a pet (arriving this spring), go to the gym, eat a piece of fruit, (better store them up, Sudie :-)
I am driving two women to the restaurant on Monday night, so I spent time after the class finding a car wash with a vacuum and vacuumed out the car. I had already been to a car wash before I arrived here last Sunday. First impressions and all that! I even got a wet rag and went over the interior of the car ... looks great!
After upper, I treated myself to a massage. We get a 50% cut in the rate for the first massage, and as I was really sore for the walk, I signed up for a 5:45 pm appointment. What a wonderful experience!!!!! When I had finished, my soreness had disappeared and my muscles were relaxed. A great way to end my first week here!.
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Dear Pete,
ReplyDeleteI finally found a few quiet minutes after a very hectic week and was able to catch up with your blog. I'm so happy to read that you're doing so well. Congratulations on your first week weight loss. Whether it's water or not, it's great.
Looking forward to hearing about the service today and tomorrow's Restaurant Night and all the other wonderful moments the next few weeks will offer you. And I can't wait to learn from you when you get home.
You're doing great! Press on....
--Tom
7.5 pound is impressive. And what thin people don't understand is that that lovely number will keep you going another week. I need to update my blog. Meanwhile, keep going!!!! barb
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