Baldur

Robert ordered a couple of bow ties for us for the wedding. His is a pink and grey striped silk, mine will be a rather Art Nouveau pattern in grey on a pink ground, also silk.
His shirt will be pink, but not ruffled.

mdawrcn

I don't know about anyone else, but I would LOVE to see pictures from this wedding. Congratulations to you both and have a wonderful special day!

InTheOcean

When is the wedding?

Baldur

October the 26th.
Baldur is dieting, eating lots of cruciferous vegetables at every meal, cutting out all sweets, and having barely any carbohydrates at all other than beans for protein and my morning oatmeal (unsweetened).
More protein is coming from egg white fritattas, which I'm already tired of seeing.

My pink ruffled shirt just barely buttons in front. The horror!

indigo

That sounds good Baldur. Don't forget to drink a lot of water. My husband lost a lot of his "front" by walking after dinner. Walking at a good pace. And if you have stairs in your home, use them for exercise too. I like my egg whites with lots of mushrooms and or black beans. chopped spinach, parsley. If you like hot, use just a bit of Sriracha Hot chili sauce. That gets the old metabolism going!

Hazer

Hazer recently started taking a high quality protein powder with half a glass of juice in the morning. I have noticed three very positive changes which perhaps Baldur, you would appreciate too.
The first big difference was in my level of energy throughout the day. I have the stamina and energy I had twenty years ago. That still just amazes me every day!
I no longer have cravings for carbs. I find I am eating smaller portions at meal times and am able to resist the little voice from my past that says you have to clean up your plate in case severe famine hits before my next mealtime... (Thank you Dad.)
I am also finding myself better able to cope with the everyday stresses of life and better yet, even working with the mentally challenged no longer has me searching for anything chocolate.
In less then a month I have dropped seven pounds with out intentionally eliminating any foods or adding any exercise regime...Bonus!

indigo

That is so interesting Hazer. I would love to know what you take. Those positive changes would be very beneficial for me also.

Hazer

I ordered it from Shaklee, indigo. It was more expensive then what I see on the shelves at the local pharmacies, etc. It is a soy product that has not been genetically modified. I have also started taking their vitamins. I am feeling so much better and am getting a lot of things done that I just haven't felt up to tackling for a long, long time.

InTheOcean

I know this is random but I have to say it..

Ohmygodohmygod I'm in Top 5!!! My first ever!!!!!!!!! For my Lady Fruitberty picture!

Baldur

Congratulations, InTheOcean. That is very exciting when it happens

InTheOcean

I know! I logged on today, hoping to see the new top 5. I did, and I saw MY PICTURE THERE! Right there, in flowers! I was almost literally jumping out of my chair! (I didn't though, I was at school)

clorophilla

you deserved it, InTheOcean! Now we are waiting for more and more art from you (yes, we are addicted both to draw and to see other's drawing!)

InTheOcean

:)

Baldur

Baldur has lost 22 pounds and the wedding is just 3 days away.
Everything is happening so fast.

marg

22 pounds ? - Baldur - enough already ! (but congratulations, all the same !)

- the beautiful pink ruffled shirt will be too loose - desist from the mad dieting now and just concentrate on the great event ahead - it is supposed to be enjoyable

Baldur

Baldur will not be dieting on his wedding day, that is for certain. The shirt just barely fits at this point.
The next 2 days are devoted to housework before my son's family arrives.

bugoy1

Congrats on the upcoming nuptials!

Baldur

Thank you Sir

Radrook

Es ist definitiv nicht huhnkratzer

Baldur

Nos autem cogitavit cum paucis amicorum ad simplices caerimonias,
Tamen sumus tam valde concitatus