Twas the Night Before Christmas
Well, the rain has set in and it has done little but that all day long. The wind has been so strong tonight – we have lawn furniture spread across the yard now. Needless to say, I didn’t get a walk in today, but that is okay, I planned ahead for this. I did intend on doing some other exercises, but it just didn’t happen.
I did not fast today, and it was probably better that I didn’t. My wife was preparing food for tomorrow and needed a taste tester on some of it. Thankfully it was all food that fits my eating program. However, I probably ate too much today, although if that is the case, it was maintenance levels, not weight gain levels.
Tomorrow we have a lunch at my Mom’s house and a supper at my Father-in-law’s house. Neither of them are going to be feast-like in nature, so the temptation should be relatively low.
I intend on posting tomorrow night, but since it is already Christmas day in part of the world, and I might not get a chance to post tomorrow night, I would like to once again wish you all a very Merry Christmas!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whoever you meet..I hope you enjoy, and have true peace in heart! For once, forget about the calories, etc…just enjoy!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
December 24th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
I am going to enjoy – I hope you do too. I am, however, not going to forget about my eating though. I cannot afford to let myself totally lose control, even for one day. I won’t be as strict as normal though.
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I got news that my oldest brother passed away,I am very sad of course,but I am glad God chose to take him home on his birthday.Please say a prayer that God will keep him close to him, now he is free of sickness and pain.God Bless you all and Happy Birthday Jesus.
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Kimberley Reply:
December 24th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Sorry for your loss VAngel. Take care and try and have a nice holiday time.
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South Beach Steve Reply:
December 24th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
VAngel, I am terribly sorry to read this. My prayers go out to you and your family.
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VAngel Reply:
December 25th, 2009 at 1:59 am
Thank you Steve,very much.
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Merry Christmas Steve!
Enjoy your time with the family.
Speaking of family, how is GIL doing now?
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South Beach Steve Reply:
December 24th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Thank you Kimberley! Merry Christmas to you and yours too!
GIL is getting better – slowly. She has a long road ahead of her, but she is improving. She is back at home now, and is finally able to make it around her house without the oxygen.
Thank you for asking.
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Steve. Still keeping a level head and healthy habits even in the holidays. Hope you have a great celebration tomorrow! Your blog and comments have been a great inspiration this year. Can’t BELIEVE we’re already done with 2009!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
December 24th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
That is encouraging Rachel. I have done well with it so far too. Not perfect, but good nonetheless.
Now on to 2010!
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Yes it’s Christmas here indeed, in fact it’s around noon now.
Merry Christmas Steve!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
December 25th, 2009 at 8:18 am
Merry Christmas Fran!
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Merry Christmas!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
December 25th, 2009 at 8:45 am
Thanks Tricia – you too!
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Merry Christmas Steve! Hope you and your family have a wonderful day/
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Merry Christmas Steve! Cheers!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
December 25th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Merry Christmas to you too Biz!
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Merry Christmas Steve!!! Hope you have a great day.
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South Beach Steve Reply:
December 25th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Merry Christmas Dawn!
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A very Merry Christmas to you Steve! Sounds like you have a plan & just enjoy. You know yourself & you will be right back to it the next day.
Have fun with your family! And yahoo for time off from work!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
December 25th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
I intend on having a great day Jody. We are heading out to families’ houses in the next few minutes.
I hope you have a great Christmas too Jody!
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Merry Christmas Steve! I hope you and your family have a wonderful day.
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South Beach Steve Reply:
December 26th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Thank you Kat – we did.
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Merry Christmas Steve!
Hope you enjoyed your Christmas dinner and got out for a walk after
we all fell asleep after dinner!
I have been a bit naughty today but my plan was to stop eating when I’m full, regardless of how nice everything looks! We’ll see how practical that approach was in a weeks time!
How many miles to go now in the next week?
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South Beach Steve Reply:
December 26th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Thank you Louisa!
I did enjoy both Christmas meals, but I did not get a walk in. Honestly, I didn’t do so well on the eating yesterday. That’s okay though, I just need to buckle down now.
After today’s walk I have less than eight miles to go – woot!
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Merry Christmas Steve! Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday
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South Beach Steve Reply:
December 26th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Thank you Lori – we did.
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Merry Christmas to you and your family, Steve!
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South Beach Steve Reply:
December 26th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Thanks Leah!
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Merry day after Christmas Steve! All wives need a food tester now and then – I’m sure you did a great job!
Thanks for the nice comment on my video post !
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South Beach Steve Reply:
December 26th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Thank you Diane. The compliment was well deserved.
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