Jasmyn

Years ago I read the most amazing book. Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude.

It was written by the late philanthropist, W. Clement Stone. I feel like PMA has been infiltrating my life lately, and to quote my hero Martha Stewart, that’s a good thing.

Good things:

The scale is bouncing.
Whenever I get on the scale and it is one number the first time, then another number the second time, it usually means things are going down. Hoodoo voodoo? Might be superstition, but I hope not.

I found a great Chiropractor.
I wish she would have done an adjustment yesterday. But I am glad I went to her first instead of directly to the orthopedic doctor. He’s great, but those guys usually want to do surgery or just send me to a Physical Therapist. My insurance from work will cover 80 percent. My neighbor uses this Chiropractor, and she got her session free today for referring me!

I have been having a great time shopping and cooking today.
My daughter made walnut cheesecake bars. To die for, but I only had a couple of bites

I have had no wine for the last 3 days.
I feel sure this will help me lose weight. I was getting worried that I was becoming addicted to drinking. I was craving it when I got home every night. No problems with not drinking, so I guess I am not an alkie.

The Shangri-La Diet is working for me again after a long stall.
I tweaked the diet a little and I have great appetite suppression. I added sugar water back to the mix, and this is helping me in the morning. I started taking flaxseed oil at night before bed, which I never tried before.
What I am doing:

Morning: light breakfast, usually a banana
Mid-morning: “Tea” made from hot water and 2 - 3 tablespoons of sugar
Noon: Lunch
Mid-afternoon: More hot water and sugar “tea”
Evening: Dinner
Before bed: 2 tablespoons flaxseed oil in a little cup, then I fill the cup with water and slug the whole thing down.

I find I am far less hungry. Appetite suppression has returned!!!!

In honor of Ellen, I did my measurements.
They were exactly the same as in August when I started stalling.Weight - 143
Height - 5 ft. 2 in.
Chest - 38
Waist - 34
Hip - 41

I wonder if all these good things are due to my light box! Is it a panacea effect or is it really working? I guess only time will tell.

I am really excited about Thanksgiving tomorrow. My girlfriend is bringing the stuffing, a pumpkin cake, and the sweet potato and carrot casserole.

I bought a brined turkey from Trader Joe’s. Hope it is good. The guy at the check out counter told me he cooks it by slitting the breast, pushing a whole stick of butter and vegetable broth in, tenting the bird with foil then cooking it. The last hour he takes off the foil and rubs the bird with a stick of butter. I think I will try that, only I will stuff the cavity with lemons and garlic and use a little sage under the breast, between the skin and breast.

Of course, I am still making far too much food. I bought lots of bags and containers to send people home with food.

Autumn is still here but not for long. It is supposed to snow tomorrow.

Rudolph with a rose still blooming.