The Office - Season Premiere

I am a tv fan. I have a few shows that I am just downright addicted to, "The Office" being one of them.

I was late to get "The Office" bandwagon, but now, I can't stand to miss it. I wasn't sure what to expect from last night's episode. I was afraid they would really milk the Pam and Jim thing. Nope. They played it just right.

My highlights are below:

Dwight firing an actual gun for the beginning of the race
Andy and his chaffing... issues...
Check made out to "Science"
Jan threatening Pam
The shredded frozen french fries
"I'm not superstitious. Just a little stitious"
Angela's love for her cat(s)
“I don’t think you understand how jeopardy works.” “Oh. What is, ‘we’re fine?’ ”
PB&J

And, the shirt that Dwight wore in the race is now available online. You can click here.

Thankful Thursday

This has been a busy week! It's nice to slow down and reflect about what's been going on.

• I'm thankful for a church that still believes in attempting to revive the hearts of its congregants. Even if that means going non stop for several days! :o)
• I'm thankful that I lost 10 pounds!
• I'm thankful that fall is starting to appear.
• I'm thankful we have friends and family that want to come over and visit. (tonight)
• I'm thankful I have a job - in the past 2 weeks, we've had a friend and a family member lost theirs!
• I'm thankful that the new fall line up is beginning. (OK, I know that's shallow, but I do have a few shows I love!! Try not to judge me!)
• I'm thankful for Christian friends who are dependable.
• I'm thankful for another week of good health for me and those I love.
• I'm thankful for a husband that wants to take me on a trip for our anniversary.

Head over to Sting My Heart to see what others are thankful for! It's a real blessing!

Blogging

I can't help but to notice that my blog has taken on all appearances of a "Weight L0ss Blog." That's not really my goal. Because I'm not all about "weight loss." Just like any of you, I am more than one thing!

This is also not a Wife Blog.

Or a Daughter Blog.

Or a Sewing Bl0g.

Or a Crocheting Bl0g.

Or a Stamping Bl0g.

Or a Georgia Tech Bl0g.

These are all interests of mine, but I seem to have focused my energies on weight loss. And, that's understandable when I'm making lifestyle changes and watching every bite that goes into my mouth. But, that's not all of who I am.

I'll do better!

Weigh In Day/Food Journal 9/25 {updated}

Today's Wednesday, my official weigh in and I am pleased. This week, I've lost 1.5 pounds, making my total weight loss an even ten pounds! Thank you, Lord!

Confession: I had no supper last night! I know it isn't good to skip meals, but our church is in Revival this week and I got busy and didn't have time to eat before church (I get home at 6:00 and left at 7:00) and by the time we got home (9:45), I just felt it was too late to eat. So, truth be told, I don't know if the magic number 10 is accurate, but that's what it was this morning, so I'm going to count it!

I'm treating myself to Chick-fil-@ today to celebrate and to kind of "mix it up" as to what goes into my body. They say one of the worst things we can do is to get into a rut of what we eat. It we change it around, it keeps from messing up our metabolism. (I am no expert, obviously, but that's what I've heard/read.) {Update: I went to the mall and had a 3 cheese veggie wrap instead - lots of cheese, not good, but still a treat since I didn't prepare it. In reviewing my food journals, I definitely needed some veggies and this is a sandwich I actually like, so kind of in-between treat and healthy.}

I am choosing to reward myself for every 5 pounds lost. The number on the scale ended with a 2, so I technically didn't reward myself this time until I lost 7. (I'm a numbers person, I like for the number to end in 5 or 0.)

(Have you noticed how many times I'm using (parenthesis) in the post?) (Gee Whiz!)

Anyway, so I am now "entitled" to a pedicure. Two more pounds and I am getting a new Georg!a Tech purse. I have several, but a new one has come out and I, of course, want it very badly! But, I am waiting until I earn it.

Food Journal:
bfast-Sl!mfast Bar
lunch-grilled chicken, whole grain rice
snack-fiber bar
snack- 1 cup (1/2 cup whole grain, 1/2 cup honey nut cheeri0s) cereal w/skim milk
dinner - none, but not a habit

lots of water, but less than usual - somewhere around 50 oz - and did a WATP dvd, 1 mile.

Food Journal 9/24

bfast-Sl!mfast Bar
lunch - grilled chicken jumbalaya w/smoked sausage, mushrooms, canteloupe
snack-banana
snack-Fiber bar
dinner-turkey hot dog, with cheese and chili

Lots of water - no exercise

Food Journal 9/23

Bfast- Sl!mfast Bar
Lunch - leftover grilled chicken breast and whole grain rice
snack(s) - munchies!! Had maybe five (!) small boxes of Jr. M!nts, black beans chips w/ hummus and a few hard candies (butterscotch, peppermints)
No dinner - wasn't hungry

Lots of water, hiked at local park about 1 hr.

I'm a Winner!!

I entered in a contest at Big Mama's (she's on my blogroll - I love reading her site!)

I won a CD and as soon as I listen, I will tell you all about.

I'm so excited - I've never won a contest before!!