Monday assortment

Sunday I was down another 1.2 pounds from the 206.1 I weighed Saturday, to 204.9. A little more progress from the jarring number of 209.1 on Friday. Thank you! I've done food prep for the week including roasting a big pan of broccoli, summer squash, carrots, zucchini, onions and a Jacksh*t load of rough chopped garlic. I did that early this morning and then put it in servings to bring to work each day for lunch, along with what ever protein and salad I have. This is such a yummy treat to me that I make a big tray every week. My husband would rather have frozen peas or lima beans...so more for me! I haven't tried them on my son, but I think he'll like 'em too.

I came into work today like a pack animal, laden with a big Trader Joe's bag full of lunch staples, like pouches of tuna (I know, more expensive and less green, but I HATE the cans), cut up chicken, unsweetened applesauce to mix with TJ's Greek yogurt when there isn't good fresh fruit available. Also carrots, celery and Laughing Cow wedges. Having a good supply in my little office fridge makes me less likely to go to Ben's Store - a client's enterprise that is full of chips, Tastykakes, and other junk food. It's basically low quality junk and highly processed stuff. I'd hate to know how much moolah I've spent there since I've worked here! But I've spent not one dime since I started blogging! Here's dear Ben, the merchant, carefully guarding his cash box and enjoying a chip - he's a sweetheart, very high functioning client of ours who gave his permission for me to post his picture:

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I haven't mentioned that I've accepted another challenge: Midlife Swimmer's Pre Summer Pool Challenge. The badge is under the rainbow picture at the top of my sidebar, and for some reason *#$*blogger won't let me upload it here right now. Anyway, I'll talk about it in a little more detail tomorrow, but suffice it to say it's a good reason to keep shaving off some pounds! She has a great blog and knows her way around a swimming pool, to say the least! She's largely responsible for my first swimming pool experience in almost 20 years! I haven't been back in the pool at the gym since my second knee surgery but am ready. This challenge will help me Just Do It (thanks, Nike).

One of my 500 favorite bloggers, Biz, titled her post today something like "Monday Already? Really?" AMEN. I had such a nice weekend, and the weather was picture perfect, esp. yesterday. I spent 6 hours outside planting, pruning, gardening - and just enjoying every minute of it. I would have taken some pics of the pots I did, but decided to wait until they have a week or so to really take off. Putting a bunch of different plants in pots, according to the color of their flowers, texture and color of their leaves, and their various sizes really floats my boat. Very satisfying.

Another pastime I love and do a lot is knitting. A couple of years ago I got into felting, which involves knitting with wool and then washing the item in hot water causing it to shrink and turn to a heavy felted product. The big thing was to knit purses, bags, or even eye glass cases, wallets, and computer totes. The absolute best part was picking the colors of yarn to combine, because once felted, the colors really meshed and merged in a way that you didn't quite see prior to the washing process. I sold a lot of bags and was told I had "an eye" for color. I still have a bunch that I should arrange and photograph to shamelessly promote my wares. Sounds like a lot of pictures in coming weeks.

Even though it's not a "Wednesday What's" day, here's a question: What creative endeavors float your boats? Do you have a secret talent you've yet to share with your bloggy peeps?

Have a good rest of Monday - we have an in-service day tomorrow so no clients and time to get organized! And probably write yet another post. Here's to another healthy clean food day.