[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.] It's Tuesday and life is cruising along, a bit more excitement than my normal life though. I'm knee-deep in my Weight Watchers extravaganza. I wish I could say more about it but it won't be long before you get to see what I've been up to. In the meantime, I've been gently focused on my little (c) Diary of an Aspiring Loser - Read entire … [Read more...]
December Birthday and Holiday Fun!
[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.] I said December was going to be a busy month and I wasn't kidding! The Weight Watchers project wrapped and I went back to my normal life, which is a bit less exciting, but not by much. Next up was my birthday. The night before my birthday I had a small celebration with Miguel and the kids, including (c) Diary of an Aspiring Loser - Read … [Read more...]
On The Go
I think this is a first, blogging from my phone. I know, it's 2016 and people do everything from their phones but I usually use an actual computer. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the WW video. I sure enjoyed making it, such a treat. I hope it inspires someone who thinks they can't do it to think, maybe, just maybe and they take a chance on themselves. Coming back to now, new year's has been great. (c) Diary of an Aspiring Loser - Read entire story … [Read more...]
A Snowy Walk to the Lake
[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.] Hello to all the new readers. I hope you're enjoying my blog, and catching up on my story so far. I plan to write a more detailed post soon about the current state of my weight, fitness, exercise, eating, etc. There is work to be done, but overall I think I'm in a good place. Just not exactly where (c) Diary of an Aspiring Loser - Read … [Read more...]
Healing Fairy Dust Needed
[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.] I started the day like this... I posted on my Facebook page about how sometimes I dress "cute" (by my standards) to motivate myself. Something about wearing something fashion-y like skinny jeans and boots makes a positive impact on how I feel, which makes a difference in how I eat. But that (c) Diary of an Aspiring Loser … [Read more...]
Gearing Up
[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.] I seem to have survived the bug that wreaked havoc on my system last week. Four days later and I'm still a little off, but I'm feeling well enough to enjoy the weekend. Last week was about my being sick, and then the kids. I stayed home with them on Thursday, with big ideas about how much I might (c) Diary of an Aspiring Loser - Read … [Read more...]
A Weekend Well Done
[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.] Ah, Monday. I had such a lovely weekend, laid back and easy going. I did a lot of cooking. On Saturday night I prepared a home-cooked meal for M's birthday. I poached salmon and made a lemon beurre blanc sauce for it, along with roasted red potatoes and a small arugula salad. The sauce was (c) Diary of an Aspiring Loser - Read entire … [Read more...]
I Love Running…so why do I avoid it?
[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.] I'm buzzing through the week here. Well, not really. It's been a long week due to Marek having a mystery body ache illness that kept him home from school for two days. He wanted to stay home again today but I insisted he go. I'll take him to the doctor this afternoon. So I'm feeling out of the loop (c) Diary of an Aspiring Loser - Read … [Read more...]
Jumping Spirit
[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.] The week is fully underway here and I am happy to report, I've already gone on a run! Can you tell I'm excited? I ran 3 miles today. I contemplated doing a loop that would put me at 4.5 miles but decided to play it safe. I'm just getting back into running, no need to push myself now. My Garmin (c) Diary of an Aspiring Loser - Read entire … [Read more...]
The YOU you!
[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.] I'm feeling good about the day ahead, probably because I have a plan for my eating (well, a loose plan, anyway) and exercise. And a bit of fun in that last night I finally got out the Fitbit that was gifted to me and activated it. I'm not sure I'm a natural "wearable" type in that I don't like (c) Diary of an Aspiring Loser - … [Read more...]
Even When It’s Hard, It’s Easy* *when motivated
[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.] I blogged just yesterday but it feels like so much has happened since then. Where to start? How about with the Fitbit? The community aspect is fun. Some of you became my Fitbit friends, and I see your step numbers and I've been invited to some step challenges. It's inspiring to see other people out (c) Diary of an Aspiring Loser - Read … [Read more...]
Snowshoeing in Tahoe
[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.] What a weekend so far! M and I drove up to Tahoe last night, we are having a friends weekend and met a couple of them for dinner in Truckee. I had a martini and a glass of wine but made fairly, sorta ok choices for dinner. No dessert. We stayed up a little late back at the house but finally got (c) Diary of an Aspiring Loser - Read … [Read more...]
More Tahoe Adventuring
[PSA: "like" my blog's Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.] We're still up in Tahoe, enjoying the weather and also having a lot of fun hanging out with friends. Last night we had a full house of people for a dinner party, so fun! We grilled steaks, roasted veggies and made a salad. And the alcohol - oh boy, it flowed. After dinner we sat down for a raucous (c) Diary of an Aspiring Loser - Read … [Read more...]
Monarchs have started their northward migration — follow their progress!
Monarchs have started their spring migration from Mexico to the United States and Canada. These gorgeous butterflies migrate farther than any other butterfly, often more than 1000 miles! They're reported to have left their Mexican wintering area on March 24 and crossed into Texas on April 2. Took this pic on milkweed growing next to my house (not this year, they haven't reached my home state yet).If you grow lots of milkweed in your yard, some … [Read more...]
Wishing a safe Mother’s Day to all the primates of the world
White-faced Capuchins, mother and child, in Costa Rica. Photo by Sally KneidelMother orangutan with newborn, refuge in Borneo. Photo by Sally KneidelI wish a safe Mother's Day to all the wildlife mothers across the world. Especially the world's primates, most of which are threatened or endangered.Primates are special, for me. Most animal mothers don't provide any maternal care whatsoever. Instead, they lay eggs and abandon them, never seeing … [Read more...]
Bright and Toxic and Very Busy
Red Milkweed Beetles mating. Photo by Sally Kneidel, 2015If you're looking for a pretty insect that's easy to photograph, check out Common Milkweed plants in spring and fall for Red Milkweed Beetles . Both times I've seem these red beetles in the last year, they were all busy mating and paid very little attention to me and my camera. On both occasions I was actually looking for Monarchs and Monarch caterpillars on the milkweed to report to the … [Read more...]
World’s fastest accelerator — not what you might think!
Eyed Click Beetle, photo Sally KneidelSaw this beautiful big click beetle on the deck a few days ago, about an inch long. If clicked away after one picture, disappearing into the brush.The two black spots are fake eyes that startle birds and other predators and give the beetle a chance to get away. Lots of butterflies and caterpillars have fake eye spots for the same reason.Click beetles move by suddenly snapping their body at the middle -- … [Read more...]
The dissenter
Why does this one beautiful Black-eyed Susan have red on it, while the others are all yellow? Saw these native flowers yesterday, growing wild at a local greenway. (c) Veggie Revolution - Read entire story here. … [Read more...]
Eggface 2017 – The Blog Year in Review
A look back at some of my favorite blog posts, healthy recipes and menus, ideas and tips from the past year. My 11th-year post weight loss surgery.January: A particularly yummy Weight Loss Surgery Menu Post to start off the yearFebruary: One of my favorite recipes ever: Stuffing Muffins and Healthy Super Bowl EatsMarch: My BBC Radio Interview and Tips for a Healthy SpringApril: Named one of Healthline's Best Obesity Blogs of the Year and Take it … [Read more...]
Happy New Year with Protein Packed Snacks!
Happy New Year! Hope everyone had a nice night. We stayed home and watched the Times Square Earth Cam and the craz... I mean dedicated people who braved the cold weather (it was 9° F. in NYC when the ball dropped.) Out of curiosity, I looked up all the rules they have to follow... you have to get there at noon the latest or you won't get a location worth having. You can't bring bags or backpacks (for obvious security reasons) so forget food or … [Read more...]
Health Goal: More Water
One of my health goals for the year is to drink more water. We all know the benefits: natural appetite suppressant, flushes wastes and toxins keeping our kidneys healthy, great for your skin. I wish I was better at it but I think this year I'm going to master it. Here's my 3 step plan.1. I'm committed to using a reminder app. I've actually been messing with 3 different ones: Plant Nanny, a fun game app, you have to keep your plant alive by … [Read more...]
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