TIP OF THE DAY - SATURDAY

LIMIT CAFFEINE. It keeps you awake day and night. Aim for less than 1-2 cups of caffeinated beverages during the day, and avoid them at least four hours before bed for optimal sleep. I thought it would be hard to give up my Dr. Pepper especially with the heat we have had this summer. It wasn't. I think I have only had 4 or 5 sodas since the first week of December and you know, much to my surprise I have not missed it at all. I do love my cold water more now. How about you?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELIZABETH

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR ELIZABETH,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

Good morning sweetie, I hope you have a great day and a really terrific birthday.
I am sorry we are not there to celebrate with you. Have a bite of birthday cake for me. I will just picture in my mind what it might taste like.

TIP OF THE DAY - FRIDAY

GET A CHECK-UP. If you toss and turn most nights, you could be suffering from a sleep disorder. Visit your physician-the sooner you find out what's wrong, the sooner you can fix it. My only problem right now is that Calvin is gone for 10 days, so I know I will not be able to sleep until he gets home. I just can't sleep good and really relaxed when he is gone. That is what come from sleeping in the same position and with the same old man for over 37 years. Oh well, I am too old to change that now.

THE STRANGEST THING JUST HAPPENED

I WAS OUT FOR MY MORNING WALK. I am now up to 1.4 miles. I know even Miss Emme walks are longer than that, but anyway I was 3/4 of the way done and feeling pretty good. I do love my morning walks. This old junker car goes by several times but I don't really care. Anyway, when I get to the next corner a woman comes around and says, "I doesn't want to scare me, which scares me but, the holy spirit has told me to stop and tell you your Heavenly Father loves you and has a message for you. KEEP GOING. He is proud of the work you have done, He loves you and you make Him smile". She then told me to have a nice day, got back in her junker car and left. Now I know Heavenly Father loves me and watches over me, and I know the message was lovely and did make me feel good but I have to say it was not expected and she did scare me. I kept looking over my shoulder to see if she was going to mug me and steel my cell phone and glasses since that is all I had. Now that I think about it I am sure she was just being nice. So my message to you today is; KEEP GOING, YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER LOVES YOU AND IS PROUD OF WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND YOU PUT A SMILE AND HIS FACE AS WELL AS MINE. Have a great day.

TIP OF THE DAY - THURSDAY

DON'T OVERSLEEP!!! Hitting the snooze button each day and sleeping in on the weekends can actually make you MORE tires. Aim for a healthy 7-8 hours sleep each night. I am going to ignore this tip for a few days. I am just starting a big project. I am reupholstering a recliner and it is a big job. I stay up late and work on it when Jillian isn't here of course and since she never comes till after 10 AM I can sleep in. I will get back onto the regular schedule when and if I ever finish this chair.

TIP OF THE DAY - WEDNESDAY

EAT AT REGULAR INTERVALS. This keeps your energy and blood sugar levels stable all day long. With fewer highs and lows, you'll be alert all day and ready to sleep at night. I found if I try to maintain a regular eating schedule I am thinking more about food and watching the clock to see when I eat next. For me anyway, I think I eat more when I eat at regular times and the same times every day. My schedule is as routine and as flexible as I need it to be. You will have to try different schedules and see what works for you as well.

FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST IS A GREAT START FOR MOST OF US

WELL WE ARE STARTING OFF A NEW MONTH ON A POSITIVE NOTE. For most of us anyway. A couple of us had ice cream and even though it was GREAT at the time may not have been the best idea for a snack. Here is how we did:
Liisa down 1.8 pounds
Angela down 1.5 pounds
Sarah down 1.5 pounds
Becky down 1/2 pound
Renee down 1 pound
Joleane down 1 pound
Elizabeth and Eileen stayed the same
Yvonne and Linda enjoyed ice cream this week and are each up 1 pound.
Great job everyone. Keep going.