The Calm Before the Storm, I Guess?

Well, howdy there and welcome back, everyone! I don't really have any news at this point that I haven't already shared with you. Last week, as we all know, we celebrated Thanksgiving here in the Lower 48. Mr. 50by60 and I spent it at the lovely home of his mom, Mrs. 50by60 Senior (I guess? … Continue reading The Calm Before the Storm, I Guess?

Time for a Thanksgiving Blogging Break!!

Good morning, everyone! Since one turkey has been pardoned this week ... and since Thanksgiving 2020 looks to be, well, pretty much the way the rest of 2020 has been around the country ... I, for one, am MORE than ready to take my annual Holiday Diet Break!! Of course, I may still check in … Continue reading Time for a Thanksgiving Blogging Break!!

Happy Thanksgiving – one weigh or another!

Well, well, it's the day before Thanksgiving and I'm actually blogging! In prior years, I've given myself a holiday, but this year I think I'll be a good little blogger and actually stick with my pledge to weigh myself every week, good, bad, or ugly. So let's see what the ol' scales say today … … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving – one weigh or another!

Thanksgiving conversation starters and/or calorie burners!

Well, hello, everyone! Are you as excited about next week's Big Giant Turkey Holiday (U.S. only) as I am? Bet you are! But before we get to that, how's about the weigh-in? 191.4 A little lower than last week, so that's good, right? Anyway, no worries! It's that time of year, when we all gather … Continue reading Thanksgiving conversation starters and/or calorie burners!

Last Weigh-In Before the Freeway, and also: Blatant Nepotism!

Good morning, everyone! Let's all enjoy this final Rhymin' Weekly Weigh-In before the holidays kick in, shall we? 184.0 Grr ... up TWO POUNDS since last Monday! What's really annoying is that just two days ago (Friday, for you math-challenged Old Calendarists), I was actually down to the fabled 170s for a brief, shining moment … Continue reading Last Weigh-In Before the Freeway, and also: Blatant Nepotism!

Happy Friday (in keeping with the situation)!

Happy Friday, everyone! And yes, I know, it's not a happy Friday for a lot of people. Fires and angst in some places, snow and angst in others ... sickness, misery, sadness ... Life is like that sometimes! But y'know, you gotta keep your chin up, face the day, and just keep on keepin' on … Continue reading Happy Friday (in keeping with the situation)!

Rhymin’ Weekly Weigh-in — Post-Holiday Edition!

Well, good morning, friends and neighbors! Don't forget your booties, 'cause it's COLD out there! Anyway, let's get to what you've been waiting for - the moment when I face the music and weigh in, following a holiday week of unbridled foodly exuberance! Ready? Here goes: 216.8 Wow ... um ... that's actually great!! Not … Continue reading Rhymin’ Weekly Weigh-in — Post-Holiday Edition!

Time for the Rhymin’ Weekly Weigh-in!, and Don’t Let The Numbers Get You Down!

"Aha!" I bet you're thinking. "Based on that provocative title, I bet she's got a weight GAIN to report this week!" Well, let's find out, shall we? Here we go: 218.6 Get the brownie mix! Down 0.4 pounds, baby! Although -- let me tell you a li'l story. This morning, I got up at about … Continue reading Time for the Rhymin’ Weekly Weigh-in!, and Don’t Let The Numbers Get You Down!

Friday Five – Let the Holiday Food Fest(s) Begin!

Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you're looking forward to a perfectly scintillating First Weekend of October! At my little church, we're looking forward to our annual Parish Family Festival, which basically means FOOD FOOD FOOD! Yours truly will be baking not one, not two, but THREE of her fantabulous Key Lime pies tomorrow, and they … Continue reading Friday Five – Let the Holiday Food Fest(s) Begin!