Scrumptious lunch!!

Such a devastating piece of news about Louie; but that ode is incredibly touching. Hang in there through this.

Please check out the post that I wrote this past August, about my dog Kiwi (when she died):

http://veggiegirlvegan.blogspot.com/2008/06/beloved-miracle-gone-too-soon.html

That poem made me teary-eyed. I am so sorry to hear about louie. I remember when we had to put down our family dog – it was horrible.

My dog, Oscar, brings a smile to my face, no matter what, and never lets me miss a day of getting outside and being active – even if it is just or a walk in the park.

I’m so sorry about Louie, sounds like he was a great companion! What a blessing to have had him in your lives for 17 years.

My chocolate lab Lucy is my first real pet and she brings me so much happiness and unconditional love, I can’t imagine life without my 85-pound teddy bear!

Again your lunch looks YUMMY!!

I’m so sorry about your dog. It’s always hard to lose a pet.

I had an adorable puppy named Chole… but sadly everytime I wasn’t around she would tear up the house, I had to give her to a family who was always home because my busy schedule didnt fit what she needed. But while I had her, she was such a fun dog to have. I loved the Hello Greeting I got everytime I came in the door. Didn’t matter how my day went, she always put a smile on a my face, great memories!

So sorry about your news. That poem made me teary! My parents are away right now and I am caring for their cat, who we’ve had since I was a child. He’s sick and on medicine (chinese medicine, actually (!)) and very thin – but his personality is still wonderful, so hopefully he will get through this. He’s only 11, which is relatively young for a cat. Sigh.

I hope FH is extra nice to you tonight and gives you some TLC…

Yummy lunch, maybe if you’d added a little protein/fat to the wrap it would help the fullness factor? some yummy cheese would be a nice addition to your wrap 🙂

So sorry to hear about your dog, I know that in my family, our two bichon frises are like extra siblings, it is always painful to let go of pets. You and your mother are in my prayers 🙂

Aww… is this the same dog your mom brought to Jacksonville last weekend? So sad. Atleast you got to him one more time.

My parent’s dog, Scooby, will always be my puppy in my heart. He used to stay up late with me and follow me around the house to protect me. He still does taht when ever I’m at home. He’s the perfect companion and that’s what I love him. And of course Abbie is the love of my life who brings a smile to my face everyday 🙂

I’m sorry about your dog Louie. I’ve been through losing a pet before too when I lost my dog of 16 years, Maxie. I’m sure Louie lived a long and happy life with such good people. 🙂

Oh I’m so sorry you have to experience this…how terrible. But you will always have precious memories from your childhood, and all of the years you spent with Louie to look back on. Hang in there 🙂 Your lunch look fabulous, by the way!

Aw, so sorry to hear about Louie. Hang in there!

Oh, Caitlin, I’m so, so, so sorry! I really have tears in my eyes thinking about Louie and reading the poem. ((HUGS)) Think of all the good times you’ve had together and know that the right thing is being done.

I can’t even think of the day when my poor pug Harry will be too old to be with us anymore. He’s such a PITA, but I love him so much. He’s almost 12.5 yrs, which is really getting up there for a pug. He’s fat and lazy and doesn’t do much, but there will definitely be a void in our house once he’s gone. Ugh, I hate thinking about it!

I am sorry about Louie, hang in there 🙁 The poem is very touching and nice way to remember Louie.

I am very sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose a famrend (family/friend combo, for what else is a furry pup? All dogs to me are “puppies”-17 years or 17 days). I almost feel like I don’t wanna ask this question now because you have so much to deal with!……(but)…I know that you don’t count calories, but I’m having a really hard time keeping my weight consistent and so I think that, for at least a spell, I’d like to count. I’m familiar with some of the formulas used to get a number for what one should eat, but there are just so many out there and some of them quite frankly I think give a WAY too high number to couch against being accused of encouraging unhealthy lows (does that make sense?) The really hard part for me is to figure out a multiplier based on activity level. I try to work out (usually weights) an hour a day, and then try to do some moderate activity (cleaning, cooking, anything to keep me on my feet) for at least 2 hours. Thanks so much! Oh, AND, your wedding vows should probably be in a movie or a novel (in a good way 🙂 )

I’m so sorry about Louie. It sucks to have to put a pet down. I’ve done it far too many times than I’d like to. You have my sympathies.

Last summer I had to put my golden retriever to sleep… I had her since i was 9 years old. My parents ive in florida half the year so I did not get to say goodbye… I know how that feels and I am so sorry! I will pray for you and yoru family because it really is a member of your fam!

lizzie –

first of all, i’m not a nutritionist or an RD. so this is just based on my opinion!

you lead a pretty active lifestyle! if you are eating normal portions of healthy, whole food, it is hard to overeat. that’s why i try to just focus more on the type of food i eat, instead of how many calories it is. because whole, unprocessed food is usually good for your body.

calorieking.com has a good calculator, but i usually tell people to add 100 calories to their result! i think calculators are a little LOW. calorie king says i should eat 1632 to maintain my weight with no exercise… ECKKK!! i eat anywhere from I eat around 1,800 to 2,500 calories a day! a young, active woman eating whole, healthy food burns “a lot” of calories. if i ate 1600 calories, i would crash and burn! my metabolism would go nutty!

the way i figured of a healthy baseline of calories for non work out days (1800 calories) and workout days (usually 2000 – 2300 calories….since I burned 200 – 500 calories in a run) is by keeping a food diary for 10 or 12 weeks. i diaryed about 6 days a week on a notepad, which i would enter into an excel spreadsheet. i did it out of scientific curiousity, actually! i weighed myself one a week or so and eventually figured out the “key” to my maintenance.

but really… try just focusing on the food as a whole, not just a calorie! i think that’s the way for maintaining your weight loss long-term.

good luck! i hope this made sense.

I’m sorry about your dog 🙁

On a happier note, your wrap looks really good, I want to taste it!

Your pictures are always so clear and beautiful! I love coming to your blog to see some of that Florida sunshine 🙂

awww angie–how beautiful! thanks for sharing!

Oh sweet Louie!
I’m so sorry that you’re losing your childhood friend. What a sweet face. This was a very touching post.