Bad Habits Hard to Break

I was feeling great for several days, so went back to my old snacking habits. As I fix the lunch for my husband to take to work the next day, I often nibble on the cookies or leftovers I'm putting in his lunchbox. That seemed to be fine, so I progressed to a sandwich for lunch and toaster streudels for breakfast.

Someone please slap my hands if I ever start to put a cookie in my mouth again. And don't let me go near a toaster streudel. I feel wrotten. No, I feel worse than wrotten. That yummy toaster streudel was not worth the nausea and fatigue that has moved in to my body this morning. I think I'll just go back to bed and never get up again.

Diet Tips That Don't Work

One of my friends recently told me she keeps her weight under control by brushing and flossing her teeth right after she eats dinner. That keeps her from snacking before she goes to bed.

I tried it. The only good that came of it is that I brush my teeth a lot more often.

I Love Hoarders

I don't watch much tv, but there's a new show on A & E that I've become addicted to this season. It's called "Hoarders." It's on at 9pm on Mondays, but I never get to watch it until later as my husband controls the tv. It gets recorded automatically, and I watch it whenever he's not around.

This morning the episode I saw was so sad it made me want to cry. Unfortunately that's because I could totally relate to the old couple who had let their love for animals destroy their lives. Other people dumped their cats at this home, and the old lady took them in. When Animal Control came in to clear out their house, they found over 40 living cats and over 30 dead ones. My goodness, it was horrible. The people had no idea they had so many, and didn't realize there were dead ones hidden in their house. It was terrrible.

Several of the live cats were so sick that Animal Control said they'd have to be put down. They didn't even look healthy when they were captured, but I don't understand why they couldn't be saved. It was heartbreaking. And the old couple felt like their family was being taken away from them. So sad. All they wanted was to provide a home for unwanted animals, and yet their good intentions resulted in a situation that was worse for the cats. And it certainly made living conditions for the couple unhealthy.

I guess the moral of the story is that there must be a fine line between doing good and doing harm. That applies to many things in life, and I hope I'm wise enough to see when that line is getting close.

Let the Cleaning Begin!

I'm feeling great today, so I'm making all sorts of plans. Today's plan is to start my Fall Cleaning.

Today I'm prioritizing what needs to be done. Here's my top 5 things to do:

1. Clear out my pantry so I can take the things I'm not supposed to eat to the Food Pantry.

2. Get caught up on the laundry before my kids come home from college and add to what's already there.

3. Sort the clothes in my closet. Get rid of anything I haven't worn in 10 years or more.

4. Sort the shoes in the downstairs closet. I'm tired of being late because I can't find matching shoes.

5. Mop the kitchen, halls, and basement. Clean floors are a sign of a clean house--the rest is just clutter. (right!)

I Have Added a New Blog

Due to the number of prayer requests I receive, I have created a blog where I can keep track of them all on a weekly basis. Anyone with a prayer request or praise is welcome to leave a comment there, and I will add it to my list. Out of respect for everyone's privacy, I will not post last names. Anonymous posting is also allowed, and each poster can include as much or as little about the situation as they want in the comments section.

Anyone who would like to help by praying for the people mentioned on my new blog would be greatly appreciated.

Here is the link:

http://prayerrequestjournal.blogspot.com/

Thanks.

Shout Out for Kraft Foods

I love the Kraft Foods magazine and website for all the wonderful recipes they contain. I've found some easy, tasty recipes, and even some nutritious ones. Since I was recently advised by my doctor to cut out all simple carbohydrates and refined sugars, I'm trying to learn how to cook healthier meals. Kraft lists the ingredients and also the nutritional information so it's no problem to find something I'd like to try. This week I'm making the Easy Pleasing Meatloaf, and the Broccoli and Almond Salad. Yummy looking--we'll see how they taste!

Take a look at the Kraft site here: http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/Pages/home.aspx

Shout Out for the Spirit Home Website

Just wanted to share a site I found that explains the meaning of many terms used by people seeking spiritual answers to life's problems. It is written by a Christian, and everything is supported with biblical passages.

Visit http://www.spirithome.com/ for a better understanding of prayer, channeling, the Apocalypse, and many other things.