Today? I don't know if I feel good about it or not. In the back of my mind I was telling myself I was having a blow off day. I don't know. I think I am having a pity party and no one showed up.
I started off well, over all eating wise I didn't blow it too bad ... eggs for breakfast ... morning break had a bacon an eggs sandwich. No "lunch" today, payday and I needed to do my bank run.
The afternoon held our team meeting. I had baked a cake. A simply delicious, moist, mouthing watering cake. No I only had a small piece of it. At the same time someone had some 7 layer dip and it was great on Triscuits :D I had seconds of that :D :D. Someone had the nerve to bring my very favorite, store bought, cookies so I had two .. ahhm three. I did have some of Amandas coconut bars, but I'm pretty sure there may have been something healthy in them somewhere ():D I had to try more than one to see if this theory was correct. I didn't stuff myself but I did eat what I wanted.
The evening was where my troubles came in. The cake I took to work? It had a twin at home, well sort of. The one I took to work was lemon and the one at home, by my sons request, was chocolate. No no it wasn't that bad, I did have about 4-5 bites of it when I got home.
At this time I was a lil emotional eating I think. I come home to an empty house and I hadn't eaten since the team meeting at 2. I had a friend ask if I wanted to stop by to visit when they went out to eat. Carl's Jr doesn't have the most healthy options so I just had water and talked. I kinda wished I hadn't done that.
Anyway, the emotional part? Oh yeah I was home alone ... again. I don't think this empty nest thing is all that great right now. I am happy for my kids but I miss being the one they come to also. Today my daughter was talking about the car she wants to buy. The one that her boyfriend found for her. The one that he and HIS dad test drove. The one that THEY are going to look at in the morning. The one that will be on HIS insurance. I guess I am feeling left out. She has never even asked if I wanted to be involved in any of this. I don't have the heart to say it to her. (no she don't read my stuff so don't bring it to her attention) I had been the one my son went to when he was looking at buying his first car and I looked forward to that with her too. This will be the first "first" that I feel like I am no part of that I will be no part of. As happy as I am for her I feel bad too. Is that wrong? I don't know ... you tell me.
So my pity party almost had be crying over a chocolate cake. I think I did pretty well, I honestly only had about 4-5 small bites an walked away. I tried working on photos tonight, but that is another story.
So I didn't count calories. I really didn't think about counting them, well not that I was going to anyway. I didn't get my 30 minute walk in today, first time all week. Nope it was a total blow off day. Tomorrow I will give it another try. Stand back, say a prayer and cheer me on. I need all the help I can get.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Thurs 11-29-12
Today was pretty good ... just a short an sweet blog tonight. The day started WAY to early. I woke up at 3:30 and could not go back to sleep, cept about 30 min before time to get up for work. Surprisingly enough I didn't get toooo tired, even without caffeine (which by the way I have not had in three weeks now)
With the thought of being up like I had been I was not up to cooking breakfast. I stopped for my wonderful breakfast burrito. Lunch ... aahhh not so great, chicken fried steak, green beans. Dinner was spaghetti with meat sauce. I know we are having a carb thing today.
After dinner I was baking a cake for a team meeting tomorrow. At the same time baked one for everyone at home. Yeah you see where this is going. I did have a small bite or two, yes with icing too :D
I did take a short walk on both my breaks and 30 min on my lunch. So not totally an unproductive day but not all the best choices. At the same time I am pretty sure that if I stopped and did my calorie bank I would be in range. Either way I am still doing better than I was a month ago.
So stand back say a prayer and cheer me on.
nite all
With the thought of being up like I had been I was not up to cooking breakfast. I stopped for my wonderful breakfast burrito. Lunch ... aahhh not so great, chicken fried steak, green beans. Dinner was spaghetti with meat sauce. I know we are having a carb thing today.
After dinner I was baking a cake for a team meeting tomorrow. At the same time baked one for everyone at home. Yeah you see where this is going. I did have a small bite or two, yes with icing too :D
I did take a short walk on both my breaks and 30 min on my lunch. So not totally an unproductive day but not all the best choices. At the same time I am pretty sure that if I stopped and did my calorie bank I would be in range. Either way I am still doing better than I was a month ago.
So stand back say a prayer and cheer me on.
nite all
Thursday morning 11-29
Never got around to this yesterday, last night I tended to some much needed business. Don't know if anything has/will change but it had to be done. I have to find ways to start taking back over my life and things that are eating at me. I know some of it I can't do anything about but a few very important areas I can at least try.
So yesterday, did I make it to the gym? Did I get in any exercise? Did I eat well?
nope, yes , stayed in check :D
On my way to work I stopped off for my wonderful Joey's burrito. (eggs, bacon, potatoes, cheese ...aahh an jalapenos mm mm good) Lunch went for a burger an fries in the cafeteria ... it was the lessor of evil. Probably should have just gotten a salad but that wasn't going to fill me. Dinner I made chili mac, by request of my daughter, and turnip greens. I luvs me some greens :D I definitely stayed in my calorie bank this time.
So no I didn't make it to the gym yesterday. I don't know that I will make it everyday but I want to at least try to go 2-3 days a week before work. I did go walk on my lunch. It was a nice cool, almost cold breeze and I kept up a good pace .. except when my shoe came untied (maybe I was walking to fast lol ) I got my 30 minutes in.
When I came home from work my daughter was telling about all the stuff she had to do for power lifting training. She was sore :( I don't know why but I challenged her to a sit up contest. I only did 20 and realize she was not going to participate with me on this one.
I know I got in more exercise by just doing the lil things each day. Parking at the back of the lot. Taking the stairs, at least going down ankle still shaky with toooo much pressure going up. Taking the long way to where I am going when ever possible. Standing at my desk rather than just sitting all day. It may not seem like a lot broken down but when you do the lil things they add up. I challenge ya. Give it a try. :D
So it's getting a lil better. I am starting to get back on track. I REALLY want to be down 30 lbs by the first of the year. That's only a lb a day. Can I do it? I'm sure gonna try. I know it's a crazy goal for the Christmas month but might as well do it now.
So stand back (or join me) say a prayer an cheer me on. have a super day.
So yesterday, did I make it to the gym? Did I get in any exercise? Did I eat well?
nope, yes , stayed in check :D
On my way to work I stopped off for my wonderful Joey's burrito. (eggs, bacon, potatoes, cheese ...aahh an jalapenos mm mm good) Lunch went for a burger an fries in the cafeteria ... it was the lessor of evil. Probably should have just gotten a salad but that wasn't going to fill me. Dinner I made chili mac, by request of my daughter, and turnip greens. I luvs me some greens :D I definitely stayed in my calorie bank this time.
So no I didn't make it to the gym yesterday. I don't know that I will make it everyday but I want to at least try to go 2-3 days a week before work. I did go walk on my lunch. It was a nice cool, almost cold breeze and I kept up a good pace .. except when my shoe came untied (maybe I was walking to fast lol ) I got my 30 minutes in.
When I came home from work my daughter was telling about all the stuff she had to do for power lifting training. She was sore :( I don't know why but I challenged her to a sit up contest. I only did 20 and realize she was not going to participate with me on this one.
I know I got in more exercise by just doing the lil things each day. Parking at the back of the lot. Taking the stairs, at least going down ankle still shaky with toooo much pressure going up. Taking the long way to where I am going when ever possible. Standing at my desk rather than just sitting all day. It may not seem like a lot broken down but when you do the lil things they add up. I challenge ya. Give it a try. :D
So it's getting a lil better. I am starting to get back on track. I REALLY want to be down 30 lbs by the first of the year. That's only a lb a day. Can I do it? I'm sure gonna try. I know it's a crazy goal for the Christmas month but might as well do it now.
So stand back (or join me) say a prayer an cheer me on. have a super day.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Tue 11-27
I would like to say that today was better. I don't know that I can. I did make it to the gym for a lil workout. Only an hour but it was more than I had been getting. Going to try and start going even for a lil while. This means me getting up at 4:30 AM!! again. I had been doing it before when I was working the 9:00 shift. When I moved to the 7:00 shift I talked myself outta this saying that I could not get in the time like I wanted to. This has been a MAJOR downfall for me. As I was swimming today I managed to talk myself thru the idea of a new gym schedule that I CAN do everyday. I have to make myself get up at 4:30 giving me time to be at the gym when it opens at 5. I do at least a 15 min of cardio on the bike then off to the weight room for 15 min. End up in the pool for a 30 min swim. This would still give me time to shower and be at work by 7 on days that I don't trade for a later shift. Well it sounds good in my head anyway lol I want to try and make it to the gym at least 4-5 times a week like I had been doing this time a year ago.
Working into the shift will mean me going to bed at a real hour. If I can get to sleep by 10:30, and stay asleep, I can get a good night sleep and at least a small workout in. This beats no workout .. right??
So if I made it to the gym today why did the day bite? I still just not feelin this stuff called life. I won't bore ya with all the junk I am dealing with. I really don't think I can without breaking down again an crying. I already have a headache from that.
I guess the good thing about this feeling, I know not a great thing, but I just don't feel like eating. I did force myself to eat. I took my a shake with me when I went to the gym. After I left I stopped off at Subway for my eggwhite and ham breakfast.
Since my schedule was crazy today I didn't ever really take a lunch. I did make myself go get a hamburger in the cafeteria on my one break. The schedule was crazy due to a Dr visit I had today. After talking an crying with him for almost an hour I really didn't feel like eating. I did stop to get some water to take back with me and ended up getting one of the hot dogs .. or hot link or something ... it wasn't all bad but I convinced myself to at least eat something at this point. Even with that ... aahm not so good choice ... I'm still within my calorie bank for today.
Yeah in some ways I had a good "healthy" day, just all the other junk getting to me keeping me from feeling. I will see what happens tomorrow.
Stand back, say a prayer an cheer me on.
oh yeah ... back down 2 more lbs ... at least it's not up two :D
Working into the shift will mean me going to bed at a real hour. If I can get to sleep by 10:30, and stay asleep, I can get a good night sleep and at least a small workout in. This beats no workout .. right??
So if I made it to the gym today why did the day bite? I still just not feelin this stuff called life. I won't bore ya with all the junk I am dealing with. I really don't think I can without breaking down again an crying. I already have a headache from that.
I guess the good thing about this feeling, I know not a great thing, but I just don't feel like eating. I did force myself to eat. I took my a shake with me when I went to the gym. After I left I stopped off at Subway for my eggwhite and ham breakfast.
Since my schedule was crazy today I didn't ever really take a lunch. I did make myself go get a hamburger in the cafeteria on my one break. The schedule was crazy due to a Dr visit I had today. After talking an crying with him for almost an hour I really didn't feel like eating. I did stop to get some water to take back with me and ended up getting one of the hot dogs .. or hot link or something ... it wasn't all bad but I convinced myself to at least eat something at this point. Even with that ... aahm not so good choice ... I'm still within my calorie bank for today.
Yeah in some ways I had a good "healthy" day, just all the other junk getting to me keeping me from feeling. I will see what happens tomorrow.
Stand back, say a prayer an cheer me on.
oh yeah ... back down 2 more lbs ... at least it's not up two :D
Monday, November 26, 2012
Monday 11-26-12
Today bites!! The best thing I can say about it, I did manage to MAKE myself walk 30 min on lunch. I did manage to keep from overdrawing on my calorie count, probably cuz the funk I am feeling today just doesn't make me wanna eat.
My life is tumbling all over the place. Five big areas either causing me stress (as much as I try to push it down, it surfaces when the day ends and my mind wonders) or leave my heart aching know it's never gonna work. You can't make someone love and respect ya no matter what you do. Everyone has a choice of their own, and some don't care about what those choices make others feel.
Today I was able to escape the thoughts while I was walking ... well part of the time. Night time when I should be getting sleep these things come wandering around again. I know I need to be able to sleep to be healthy but right now I am really not getting that sleep on most days. I'm not giving up just realizing why my motivation is low right now.
Stand back, say a prayer and cheer me on ... maybe push me along if you see me stopped, for now I think I'll cry myself to sleep.
My life is tumbling all over the place. Five big areas either causing me stress (as much as I try to push it down, it surfaces when the day ends and my mind wonders) or leave my heart aching know it's never gonna work. You can't make someone love and respect ya no matter what you do. Everyone has a choice of their own, and some don't care about what those choices make others feel.
Today I was able to escape the thoughts while I was walking ... well part of the time. Night time when I should be getting sleep these things come wandering around again. I know I need to be able to sleep to be healthy but right now I am really not getting that sleep on most days. I'm not giving up just realizing why my motivation is low right now.
Stand back, say a prayer and cheer me on ... maybe push me along if you see me stopped, for now I think I'll cry myself to sleep.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Sunday 11-25 .. one month from Christmas
ok so yesterday was a MAJOR fail day for me. I didn't get in any exercise (other than walking around two different stores for about an hour). I have an overdraw on my food calories. I just had a BAD day.
Was I in a bad mood? no
Was I depressed? Don't think so
Was I bored? Shouldn't have been, I had plenty to do.
Was I unmotivated? And how ... I just could not get myself going, I guess it was the turkey hangover. I had plenty to do. I had photos I needed to work on. I house cleaning I NEEDED to get done. I could not get going. I did my blog, I pulled up my photo work and ..... "oh I'm thirsty" says my brain, or something in my body lol
As I am in the kitchen going to make my glass of water like a good lil girl I planned on being the leftovers called my name. I hadn't eaten and re.ally didn't feel like cooking, first mistake. Remember the pecan pie I mentioned yesterday? It got the best of me. Just a small slice ... this time. I can say that I never STUFFED myself at any given time, but I did make bad choices on what I ate, aahh the pie?? I know if I had just stopped an had a real breakfast, instead of "snacking" a few bites here an there I would have done better. I would have felt full at that point and stopped eating something (no matter how small) each time I went back to the kitchen. One of those lesson to learn.
I've never felt like I was an emotional eater. To me this is a person that eats depending on how they felt. I don't know, maybe yesterday was one. At the same time I wasn't upset about anything. I was sad, or mad, least not that I can really think of. Then again I can always stop an think of something that will make me mad or sad if I wanted to, but who has that much time?
Finally about mid afternoon I showered and dressed to go to the store. I didn't ever make it outta the house till after 5 last night. My niece and I went to get some picture frames for all these pictures that had been piled in my fireplace mantel. The most productive thing I did was cleaning the fireplace and reorganizing the mantel. While I was there I started a fire ... aahhmm I love my fireplace.
Today I will tackle cleaning and reorganizing my entertainment center. The kids may not be happy with me when I am done ... they have "stuff" on it. :D <3. After that the shelves, another place that they kids think they can just put "stuff" on. Today WILL be a better day.
Ok so it's time to go eat a real meal and get ready for church. Stand back, say a prayer and cheer me on.
Was I in a bad mood? no
Was I depressed? Don't think so
Was I bored? Shouldn't have been, I had plenty to do.
Was I unmotivated? And how ... I just could not get myself going, I guess it was the turkey hangover. I had plenty to do. I had photos I needed to work on. I house cleaning I NEEDED to get done. I could not get going. I did my blog, I pulled up my photo work and ..... "oh I'm thirsty" says my brain, or something in my body lol
As I am in the kitchen going to make my glass of water like a good lil girl I planned on being the leftovers called my name. I hadn't eaten and re.ally didn't feel like cooking, first mistake. Remember the pecan pie I mentioned yesterday? It got the best of me. Just a small slice ... this time. I can say that I never STUFFED myself at any given time, but I did make bad choices on what I ate, aahh the pie?? I know if I had just stopped an had a real breakfast, instead of "snacking" a few bites here an there I would have done better. I would have felt full at that point and stopped eating something (no matter how small) each time I went back to the kitchen. One of those lesson to learn.
I've never felt like I was an emotional eater. To me this is a person that eats depending on how they felt. I don't know, maybe yesterday was one. At the same time I wasn't upset about anything. I was sad, or mad, least not that I can really think of. Then again I can always stop an think of something that will make me mad or sad if I wanted to, but who has that much time?
Finally about mid afternoon I showered and dressed to go to the store. I didn't ever make it outta the house till after 5 last night. My niece and I went to get some picture frames for all these pictures that had been piled in my fireplace mantel. The most productive thing I did was cleaning the fireplace and reorganizing the mantel. While I was there I started a fire ... aahhmm I love my fireplace.
Today I will tackle cleaning and reorganizing my entertainment center. The kids may not be happy with me when I am done ... they have "stuff" on it. :D <3. After that the shelves, another place that they kids think they can just put "stuff" on. Today WILL be a better day.
Ok so it's time to go eat a real meal and get ready for church. Stand back, say a prayer and cheer me on.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Saturday 11-24
oh wow just realized that it's only a month away till Christmas. AAAAUUUGGGHH!!
So I was going to write the other night but the turkey drugs kicked in and I got sleepy. Yesterday was a busy day at work and then had drama to talk about with a friend. So no I didn't write yesterday either.
I know the big question ... did I over eat?? Did I eat to much pie? Did I get any exercise in that time?
No, probably, yes. :D
I didn't at any one point just stuff myself like it's been known for people to do on Thanksgiving. I did eat pie. I also made the mistake of letting left over pie get into my house. So yes even as we speak I am looking at the plate from this morning where I had a slice of my very favorite pie. Pecan!!
I did good yesterday during the day, but of course when I got home I found myself hungry and I had some leftovers. Some turkey, dressing and green bean casserole. oh and some pumpkin cobbler. I did use the Splenda when I made it, so I am trying to convince myself it's ok ... I don't know :/
Yesterday at lunch I did MAKE myself to walk. I started to find a place on the couch in the hallway and sit an listen to some music while watching people walk by. I could not do this. I had the burning inside I had to get out an walk. I was going to just walk one round but after I got out there I ended up doing my 30 minutes. It felt good too.
Today I am being lazy, so far. I have photos that I need to get done so I need to get working.
Stand back, say a prayer and cheer me on.
So I was going to write the other night but the turkey drugs kicked in and I got sleepy. Yesterday was a busy day at work and then had drama to talk about with a friend. So no I didn't write yesterday either.
I know the big question ... did I over eat?? Did I eat to much pie? Did I get any exercise in that time?
No, probably, yes. :D
I didn't at any one point just stuff myself like it's been known for people to do on Thanksgiving. I did eat pie. I also made the mistake of letting left over pie get into my house. So yes even as we speak I am looking at the plate from this morning where I had a slice of my very favorite pie. Pecan!!
I did good yesterday during the day, but of course when I got home I found myself hungry and I had some leftovers. Some turkey, dressing and green bean casserole. oh and some pumpkin cobbler. I did use the Splenda when I made it, so I am trying to convince myself it's ok ... I don't know :/
Yesterday at lunch I did MAKE myself to walk. I started to find a place on the couch in the hallway and sit an listen to some music while watching people walk by. I could not do this. I had the burning inside I had to get out an walk. I was going to just walk one round but after I got out there I ended up doing my 30 minutes. It felt good too.
Today I am being lazy, so far. I have photos that I need to get done so I need to get working.
Stand back, say a prayer and cheer me on.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Thursday 11-22-12 ... Thanksgiving day
Today I am thankful for the journey that I started almost two years ago. When I started I had the big idea that I was going to lose weight and by this time would have been down to my goal that I wanted ... under 200. Am I there? No.
Why am I not there? I have had set backs. We have all set backs but it's what you do when you have those set backs that determine if you are going to be successful or if you are going to go back to where you were. As my buddy Sean Anderson puts it "you can choose change or let change choose you". We will never stay the same. It's part of life. We can move forward in positive way or sit in wallow in our negative thoughts and fall apart. What will you choose? I may fall down but I am going to keep getting up. With help from God I can make this journey work.
Yesterday was a pretty good day. I did get a lil lazy last night and not write anything ... no that's not totally true. I am missing my mom. It's funny this is the second year without her at the holiday time but this year seems worse. I guess maybe last year I was still a lil numb. As I was sitting here last night thinking of what to make to take for dinner she kept coming to my mind. We use to always make a cheese log together. Now I can't find one of the main ingredients ... cheese ... not just any cheese ... Kraft American Pasteurized Block Cheese.
Yesterday wasn't anything WOW, but all in all a good day. I didn't feel like cooking so I stopped on the way to get my breakfast burrito. Lunch I walked for 20 min then came back to have a burger, half bun. When I got home had some roasted chicken. It wasn't really what I wanted but it was already cooked and I knew I needed to eat something. I was home alone and didn't know if anyone would be home to eat. Cooking for one just isn't much fun.
I thought I was doing pretty good on the caffeine kick, and I am for the most part. I don't really crave caffeine so much as I do wanting something other than just water to drink. I think that has been the hardest part of it all. Other than the couple of times I was sick I haven't even had a soda in 4 months this time. But now without caffeine and no sodas I am at a crossroad. So far I've done pretty good with it. I haven't caved in. Yesterday I REALLY wanted one. I even bought some at the store last night (to cook with) and started twice to drink one. The last time I even had glass in hand headed to the fridge for ice and realized I still have some of my lemon aid in it. I added more ice to cool it off and left with that only. I can't say it's been easy, but not as hard as I thought it would be. Then again, like I have said before, nothing worth having is easy to get.
I wish I could say I have some really great tips to help thru this day. There is not magic pill ( well there is but again that is they easy way) to keep you from overeating. There is no chant or spell that you can cast over yourself to get thru the day. You just have to want it. The best thing I can say is keep away from the sweets. IF you feel you can't leave it alone just take a taste of it. Is it going to be easy? Have you not read anything to this point? lol
Fill up on the "good stuff" and the bite of two of the sweets will be easier to handle. I know personally for me, if I tell myself I CAN'T have something that is when I want it most. If you let yourself have that taste and walk off you don't crave it. If you have trouble with "just a taste" have someone buddy up with ya. When we have someone to be accountable to we are more apt to be successful.
I hope that I have good report for my next blog ... stand back, say a pray and cheer me on.
Why am I not there? I have had set backs. We have all set backs but it's what you do when you have those set backs that determine if you are going to be successful or if you are going to go back to where you were. As my buddy Sean Anderson puts it "you can choose change or let change choose you". We will never stay the same. It's part of life. We can move forward in positive way or sit in wallow in our negative thoughts and fall apart. What will you choose? I may fall down but I am going to keep getting up. With help from God I can make this journey work.
Yesterday was a pretty good day. I did get a lil lazy last night and not write anything ... no that's not totally true. I am missing my mom. It's funny this is the second year without her at the holiday time but this year seems worse. I guess maybe last year I was still a lil numb. As I was sitting here last night thinking of what to make to take for dinner she kept coming to my mind. We use to always make a cheese log together. Now I can't find one of the main ingredients ... cheese ... not just any cheese ... Kraft American Pasteurized Block Cheese.
Yesterday wasn't anything WOW, but all in all a good day. I didn't feel like cooking so I stopped on the way to get my breakfast burrito. Lunch I walked for 20 min then came back to have a burger, half bun. When I got home had some roasted chicken. It wasn't really what I wanted but it was already cooked and I knew I needed to eat something. I was home alone and didn't know if anyone would be home to eat. Cooking for one just isn't much fun.
I thought I was doing pretty good on the caffeine kick, and I am for the most part. I don't really crave caffeine so much as I do wanting something other than just water to drink. I think that has been the hardest part of it all. Other than the couple of times I was sick I haven't even had a soda in 4 months this time. But now without caffeine and no sodas I am at a crossroad. So far I've done pretty good with it. I haven't caved in. Yesterday I REALLY wanted one. I even bought some at the store last night (to cook with) and started twice to drink one. The last time I even had glass in hand headed to the fridge for ice and realized I still have some of my lemon aid in it. I added more ice to cool it off and left with that only. I can't say it's been easy, but not as hard as I thought it would be. Then again, like I have said before, nothing worth having is easy to get.
I wish I could say I have some really great tips to help thru this day. There is not magic pill ( well there is but again that is they easy way) to keep you from overeating. There is no chant or spell that you can cast over yourself to get thru the day. You just have to want it. The best thing I can say is keep away from the sweets. IF you feel you can't leave it alone just take a taste of it. Is it going to be easy? Have you not read anything to this point? lol
Fill up on the "good stuff" and the bite of two of the sweets will be easier to handle. I know personally for me, if I tell myself I CAN'T have something that is when I want it most. If you let yourself have that taste and walk off you don't crave it. If you have trouble with "just a taste" have someone buddy up with ya. When we have someone to be accountable to we are more apt to be successful.
I hope that I have good report for my next blog ... stand back, say a pray and cheer me on.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Tuesday 11-20-12
Ok today went well. I woke up later than I wanted to. I tried to make excuses that since I woke up later that I didn't want to go to the gym, but it wasn't meant to be that way. I log on and every post that I read from some of my journey buddies seemed to be scream "GO TO THE GYM!!" Ok I read funny anyway.
Now when I say late some will think I am crazy to say that late for a "gym before work" day is 5:30 but when I use to get up at 4:30 and AT the gym by 5 this was sleeping in. Even tough I hit it later than I had planned I still got in a good workout.
I spent one hour on the bike and logged 10 miles. Hit the weight room for some abdominals and and leg curls, laying an sitting. That wiped out another 30 minutes. No I didn't just one of each lol
Then it was off to the pool. Only and hour there ... no wait I swam for AN Hour!! :D
I hadn't been swimming in a while, not for more than 20-30 min anyway. To think I have swam for two hours before and didn't feel as beat as I did today. I REALLY gotta get back on track. About 25 minutes into the swim my arms started feeling it. It felt a lil like when I first started at the gym a year ago. That day I went home and my arms felt like a lead pipe hanging from my shoulders. Today wasn't that bad, but I did start to feel it before I was done.
Since I didn't have to be at work till 11:00 I had time to come home an eat. Bet ya can't guess what I had ;D ... ok ok eggs and wheat toast. I really need to change that but it's so easy and quick to get done. Any suggestions? aahhm healthy ones?
I had planned on trying to walk on my lunch break but by that time my ankle was still bothering me from the work out this morning. It bites that only 20-30 min into my bike ride it started bothering me. Fun thing is I didn't even try to talk myself outta stopping. (yeah me) If anything I went harder. Maybe that is why it was still bothering me at lunch. So instead I had some much needed phone work I had to catch up on. I know work on the phone at my J.O.B and still HAVE to do more on my lunch break for me. eeeyiiyiyiyiyi.
Lunch I did well then too. I took my lunch ... yes you read that correctly, its not a typo ... I made a plate last night of the meatloaf, greens and mixed veggies. The only real downfall of the day was on my late break. I don't know if it was that I was disgusted about a few things at that point or if I really was hungry like I told myself I was. I hit the vending machine and had a bag of Nacho Doritos. I didn't think I felt guilt about it but maybe I do, since I wrote it that way.
Today was the late shift and didn't get off till 8:00 and I was a bit hungry. I had a some roasted chicken. aahhmm about 4 wings, one leg and a few bites of a breast ... I love it ... it sounds like a lot but those really are small pieces, not excuses there.
oh wait ... I didn't mention that on my way to the gym I grabbed some of the sausage balls I made last night. I don't know if they are good or bad for ya but I like um on special occasions.
Now here I sit trying to decide if I want to listen to the grumbly feeling in my tummy or if I want to call it a night and just go to bed early. It would be a much easier decision if I wasn't waiting for my daughter to get off work, that'll take me to about 11:30-12 if I last that long.
water .... Water ... WATER!!! yeah water ... They say if you feel like you are hungry try drinking a glass of water first. Lets see what happens. I'll let ya know tomorrow
Stand back, say a prayer and cheer me on.
Now when I say late some will think I am crazy to say that late for a "gym before work" day is 5:30 but when I use to get up at 4:30 and AT the gym by 5 this was sleeping in. Even tough I hit it later than I had planned I still got in a good workout.
I spent one hour on the bike and logged 10 miles. Hit the weight room for some abdominals and and leg curls, laying an sitting. That wiped out another 30 minutes. No I didn't just one of each lol
Then it was off to the pool. Only and hour there ... no wait I swam for AN Hour!! :D
I hadn't been swimming in a while, not for more than 20-30 min anyway. To think I have swam for two hours before and didn't feel as beat as I did today. I REALLY gotta get back on track. About 25 minutes into the swim my arms started feeling it. It felt a lil like when I first started at the gym a year ago. That day I went home and my arms felt like a lead pipe hanging from my shoulders. Today wasn't that bad, but I did start to feel it before I was done.
Since I didn't have to be at work till 11:00 I had time to come home an eat. Bet ya can't guess what I had ;D ... ok ok eggs and wheat toast. I really need to change that but it's so easy and quick to get done. Any suggestions? aahhm healthy ones?
I had planned on trying to walk on my lunch break but by that time my ankle was still bothering me from the work out this morning. It bites that only 20-30 min into my bike ride it started bothering me. Fun thing is I didn't even try to talk myself outta stopping. (yeah me) If anything I went harder. Maybe that is why it was still bothering me at lunch. So instead I had some much needed phone work I had to catch up on. I know work on the phone at my J.O.B and still HAVE to do more on my lunch break for me. eeeyiiyiyiyiyi.
Lunch I did well then too. I took my lunch ... yes you read that correctly, its not a typo ... I made a plate last night of the meatloaf, greens and mixed veggies. The only real downfall of the day was on my late break. I don't know if it was that I was disgusted about a few things at that point or if I really was hungry like I told myself I was. I hit the vending machine and had a bag of Nacho Doritos. I didn't think I felt guilt about it but maybe I do, since I wrote it that way.
Today was the late shift and didn't get off till 8:00 and I was a bit hungry. I had a some roasted chicken. aahhmm about 4 wings, one leg and a few bites of a breast ... I love it ... it sounds like a lot but those really are small pieces, not excuses there.
oh wait ... I didn't mention that on my way to the gym I grabbed some of the sausage balls I made last night. I don't know if they are good or bad for ya but I like um on special occasions.
Now here I sit trying to decide if I want to listen to the grumbly feeling in my tummy or if I want to call it a night and just go to bed early. It would be a much easier decision if I wasn't waiting for my daughter to get off work, that'll take me to about 11:30-12 if I last that long.
water .... Water ... WATER!!! yeah water ... They say if you feel like you are hungry try drinking a glass of water first. Lets see what happens. I'll let ya know tomorrow
Stand back, say a prayer and cheer me on.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Monday 11-19-12
So I missed a few days here. Saturday I stayed really busy. After staying up late Friday night cooking for early Thanksgiving I hit it running. I had two photo shoots that day, one of which was a football game.
Saturday dinner was great. Laughing, talking, oh yeah and eating. I didn't over do. I did have some pie. I love my pecan pie. I didn't over do. I make a to die for Mexican cheesecake and turns out it taste really good when you use Splenda, so it's not all bad.
Yesterday was kind of a lazy day. After church had lunch and came home to work on photos ... and watch my Cowboys. None of it really "exercise". Oh and the pecan pie? yeah I had a decent piece of it.
Today I kicked back in on my food count, but I really haven't been able to get in any kind of workout, even walking on lunch. I felt really bad and went to my car and took a nap. Tomorrow will kick off better too. I traded to work the late shift and will be hitting the gym early. I will get in a good workout before work. A much needed stress release.
So the caffeine kick is still going pretty good. Drinking mostly water. Milk and juice some in the morning. During the day at least one flavor packet in my water. In most ways it's been pretty easy, once I got past the major headache. I still start to reach for tea at times, forgetting it has caffeine.
Tonight, I came home an made meatloaf, mixed veggies and greens. MMMM MMM good. Now it's lazy time. I still kind of weird, not really a headache, not sure just really wanna just do nothing.
So it's my last few days in a few sentences. Stand back, say a prayer and cheer me on.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Friday evening 12-16-12
So the week was not tooooo bad. This is a short one tonight ... I think lol
I have managed to make myself walk everyday this week at least 30 min. I have made much better choices ( well at least kept in my calorie bank) on my food. AND
I kicked caffeine!!!!
Two weeks ago tomorrow I had my LAST Monster. I loved dem thangs but I wasn't doing myself any favors by drinking them. One week ago tomorrow I had my last caffeine. None ... nadda ... zilch ... ZERO!! I have had water, milk and some flavor pkts in my water at work. Other than that I have been good :D I didn't know if I could do this, but I am kicking it.
Tomorrow is going to be a challenge. We are having Thanksgiving dinner early with family. Well at least the first one lol. I am baking tonight and I LLOOOVVVEEE pecan pie. There are TWO sitting on my kitchen table right now. I WILL be good. Check back with me tomorrow to see how I did.
Ok well got sausage balls cooking and I have two photo-shoots tomorrow so I need to get going. Stand back, say a prayer and cheer me on!!
I have managed to make myself walk everyday this week at least 30 min. I have made much better choices ( well at least kept in my calorie bank) on my food. AND
I kicked caffeine!!!!
Two weeks ago tomorrow I had my LAST Monster. I loved dem thangs but I wasn't doing myself any favors by drinking them. One week ago tomorrow I had my last caffeine. None ... nadda ... zilch ... ZERO!! I have had water, milk and some flavor pkts in my water at work. Other than that I have been good :D I didn't know if I could do this, but I am kicking it.
Tomorrow is going to be a challenge. We are having Thanksgiving dinner early with family. Well at least the first one lol. I am baking tonight and I LLOOOVVVEEE pecan pie. There are TWO sitting on my kitchen table right now. I WILL be good. Check back with me tomorrow to see how I did.
Ok well got sausage balls cooking and I have two photo-shoots tomorrow so I need to get going. Stand back, say a prayer and cheer me on!!
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Thurs 11-15-12 evening
Today wasn't so bad ... well depending on how you look at it. I got a good start with a few exercises here at home. I had a good breakfast. I made good food choice and exercise choices today.
My early break ... nope I didn't do anything. I had eaten at 5:30 this morning so by 9 I was starting to get hungry again. Just a lil. I had an egg sandwich. For lunch I had a hamburger and for dinner .. well eggs an toast. Now that I think of it I may have had more bread than I meant to eat today. I would like to say it was all wheat bread but I'm not able to get that at work. I really do need to plan better and take stuff with me. When will I learn?
So my challenges were all over the place today. Yeah I started out pretty well but I can do that any time. Morning break I did have something to eat instead of walking like I planned on. Why? Was I really hungry?? A lil. Could I have waited till lunch? Possible. I can make the excuses that I needed to eat to take my meds. I needed to eat to keep my ulcer from bothering me like it has been. Thing is I wanted to eat something. I really didn't want to walk "my feet hurt" fair enough right? yeah I'm rolling my eyes too :/
My lunch time I still really didn't want to walk but I had that burn inside (no not from my ulcer lol). No pain no gain, or loss on my part :D I would walk at least one round. Once I got out there I did end up talking myself into doing more. I did the first round, one more time I told myself. The end of the second round "It's not all that bad, just take a slow pace, you're almost done". So I made it one more round and completed my 30 min. I hurt!! I don't want to!! At the same time I don't want to be overweight!!! So I will bike, swim, walk, or crawl till I can get it off. If my ankle doesn't get better I will walk until it falls off. Sounds pretty harsh to ya? I know does me too. You guys will have to pray for me on that one lol
But really I don't know what all is going on with my ankle. I am at the point I don't care. On top of that I know part of the reason my feet hurt is my shoes don't fit right any more. I can't remember ever losing enough weight that my shoes were to big but I have. I guess I need to invest in some ... soon!!!!!!
Today I was thinking about my friend Cathy as I was walking. Tonight I was inspired by her. Her blog talked about ... well in short hating being over weight and feeling like she failed ... again. I know that feeling all too well. I fell back into some of my old habits. I told myself it was ok since I wasn't gaining weight. I have givn myself 5-10 lb fluff to bounce around with. I was up and down on the scale for a while. Now it's just up. Only 10 lbs. ONLY??? ONLY TEN??? ENOUGH!!! I did not work this hard over the past two years to stop now.
I know the feeling of feeling like a failure. I know the pain, shame, disgust that overweight people feel when they try and then hit a wall. But I also know the peace that I get when I hear God tell me "it's ok I understand and I am here for you" I seem to get a lil lighter step when I do. We can do this.
So everyone stand back, say a prayer and cheer us on.
My early break ... nope I didn't do anything. I had eaten at 5:30 this morning so by 9 I was starting to get hungry again. Just a lil. I had an egg sandwich. For lunch I had a hamburger and for dinner .. well eggs an toast. Now that I think of it I may have had more bread than I meant to eat today. I would like to say it was all wheat bread but I'm not able to get that at work. I really do need to plan better and take stuff with me. When will I learn?
So my challenges were all over the place today. Yeah I started out pretty well but I can do that any time. Morning break I did have something to eat instead of walking like I planned on. Why? Was I really hungry?? A lil. Could I have waited till lunch? Possible. I can make the excuses that I needed to eat to take my meds. I needed to eat to keep my ulcer from bothering me like it has been. Thing is I wanted to eat something. I really didn't want to walk "my feet hurt" fair enough right? yeah I'm rolling my eyes too :/
My lunch time I still really didn't want to walk but I had that burn inside (no not from my ulcer lol). No pain no gain, or loss on my part :D I would walk at least one round. Once I got out there I did end up talking myself into doing more. I did the first round, one more time I told myself. The end of the second round "It's not all that bad, just take a slow pace, you're almost done". So I made it one more round and completed my 30 min. I hurt!! I don't want to!! At the same time I don't want to be overweight!!! So I will bike, swim, walk, or crawl till I can get it off. If my ankle doesn't get better I will walk until it falls off. Sounds pretty harsh to ya? I know does me too. You guys will have to pray for me on that one lol
But really I don't know what all is going on with my ankle. I am at the point I don't care. On top of that I know part of the reason my feet hurt is my shoes don't fit right any more. I can't remember ever losing enough weight that my shoes were to big but I have. I guess I need to invest in some ... soon!!!!!!
Today I was thinking about my friend Cathy as I was walking. Tonight I was inspired by her. Her blog talked about ... well in short hating being over weight and feeling like she failed ... again. I know that feeling all too well. I fell back into some of my old habits. I told myself it was ok since I wasn't gaining weight. I have givn myself 5-10 lb fluff to bounce around with. I was up and down on the scale for a while. Now it's just up. Only 10 lbs. ONLY??? ONLY TEN??? ENOUGH!!! I did not work this hard over the past two years to stop now.
I know the feeling of feeling like a failure. I know the pain, shame, disgust that overweight people feel when they try and then hit a wall. But I also know the peace that I get when I hear God tell me "it's ok I understand and I am here for you" I seem to get a lil lighter step when I do. We can do this.
So everyone stand back, say a prayer and cheer us on.
Thurs 11-15-12 morning
Well last night after I did my blog I ended going back to get something to eat. Not anything crazy. A bowl of granola cereal. Just enough to make it till morning.
This morning started off with some situps and a few other exercises that I couldn't tell you the name of.
Today WILL be a good day. Stand back, say a prayer and cheer me on!!
This morning started off with some situps and a few other exercises that I couldn't tell you the name of.
Today WILL be a good day. Stand back, say a prayer and cheer me on!!
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Wednesday 11-14-12 evening
I really don't have much to say tonight but today was pretty good. I started out with a good breakfast and then off to work. Morning break took a 10 min walk. Lunch again went for a walk ... 30min ... late break only a small walk 5 min. After my walk on lunch actually ate lunch too. Slice roast beef, green beans and mashed potatoes. mmm mm good. Dinner didn't want much but had a BIG bowl of green peas. oh yeah that's the stuff.
my snack of the day?? porkskins ... spicy ones that made my mouth burn just enough that I drank a lot of water. I don't know why but I have had trouble getting my water in till the end of the day. Today I did much better.
Today a plus ... first I really thought it was in a while ... so let's do this. Stand back, say a prayer and cheer me on.
ok yesterday went pretty good. I started off with a healthy breakfast, as I did today. My early break I did get a small breakfast burrito at work. I munched on my wheat thins off and on thru the day. Lunch I did have a hamburger (no fries). On my lunch I did get my walk in. I was tempted to do nothing but my buddy Linda sent me a text about walking and it inspired me to walk. Ok ok I was ashamed of myself for wanting to not walk, but it got me walking any way. I got in a full 30 min.
The afternoon went pretty well. I still had my wheat thins to much on, but the there were some mini cupcakes in the area and I had one. For that matter I didn't even it.
Since I had worked late I didn't get to eat till late but even that I did pretty well. I had left over roast and veggies (potatoes an carrots). Someone had left some chicken parm in the microwave and of course I had to have a piece of it. The small portion of roast that was left just wasn't enough.
My down fall was not getting enough water. For some reason I just didn't feel thirsty.
I had a decent nights sleep an I am ready to go.
Stand back, say a pray an cheer me on.
The afternoon went pretty well. I still had my wheat thins to much on, but the there were some mini cupcakes in the area and I had one. For that matter I didn't even it.
Since I had worked late I didn't get to eat till late but even that I did pretty well. I had left over roast and veggies (potatoes an carrots). Someone had left some chicken parm in the microwave and of course I had to have a piece of it. The small portion of roast that was left just wasn't enough.
My down fall was not getting enough water. For some reason I just didn't feel thirsty.
I had a decent nights sleep an I am ready to go.
Stand back, say a pray an cheer me on.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Tue 11-13 aahhm day?
ok so I missed some days. Life is crazy. Again I would like to say it's because I have been so busy getting fit that I have not had time to blog but it's not true.
I have been walking more but not the past few days. Been staying
more active than I did for a while but getting to the gym seems to be a BIG challenge for me. Don't worry I'm working on it.
I know I have said this before but I will say it again. You gotta have a balance of sleep, nutrition and exercise to make this work. It's the sleep part that is getting me here lately. I don't know if it's the withdraw of caffeine that is causing it or the stress. At the same time I know exercise is a great stress relief, so why don't I do this? Good question. let me know when you have the answer.
Today I am making a new start. Yes again!! At least I'm not giving up.
This morning, after interrupted sleep, I started with a good breakfast. Eggs, wheat toast and granola cereal. I plan on getting in at least a collection of 30 min walk. I can do this. I will try to check in later tonight an let you know how I've done
Stand back, say a prayer and cheer me on :D
I have been walking more but not the past few days. Been staying
more active than I did for a while but getting to the gym seems to be a BIG challenge for me. Don't worry I'm working on it.
I know I have said this before but I will say it again. You gotta have a balance of sleep, nutrition and exercise to make this work. It's the sleep part that is getting me here lately. I don't know if it's the withdraw of caffeine that is causing it or the stress. At the same time I know exercise is a great stress relief, so why don't I do this? Good question. let me know when you have the answer.
Today I am making a new start. Yes again!! At least I'm not giving up.
This morning, after interrupted sleep, I started with a good breakfast. Eggs, wheat toast and granola cereal. I plan on getting in at least a collection of 30 min walk. I can do this. I will try to check in later tonight an let you know how I've done
Stand back, say a prayer and cheer me on :D
Monday, November 5, 2012
Monday 11-5-12
today has not been a good day. The weekend wasn't really good either. I guess that's why I didn't blog. I didn't like doing anything. ANYTHING. I am in a funk, probably feelings sorry for myself a bit. Yesterday stopped caffeine and feeling it. Didn't really plan it but had run out of the case of Monster drinks that I had bought and just didn't want to buy one yesterday morning on my way to church. After church didn't think much about it till I realized the headache was not going away.
Today I thought that since I had already hit the headache stage I wanted to keep going. I took a few drinks but that's all. Considerably less since I usually have at least 1-2 a day.
Today I was in my funk, no not because of the withdraws, just other things going on. Before I left for work I had some eggs and wheat toast.
When I got in the car there was the bag of chips I had bought yesterday. No, not a small bag. The regular big bag of my sea salt an pepper kettle chips. I had bought them when I was upset and they were calling my name today. I munched on the till around 2:00 this afternoon. Not my best choice of the day, esp since I didn't eat lunch.
Early break went for walk. I really had hoped that I could walk off the frustration that I was feeling. No frustration isn't really the word. I've got a hurt that I really don't want to talk about on here. Some things in life are just that way. I keep dealing with it.
My lunch I really didn't want to walk, but I didn't want to find a corner to cry in either. I figured that walking would be the better option. I did get in my 30 min for the day.
By the end of my work day the headache was much worse that I thought it could be. I took some more pain reliever but probably shouldn't have, it gave my a stomach ache. To many on an empty of this old lady was a bad combo. I tried eating when I got home but it was already to late. I had a bowl of raisin bran.
now here I sit blogging .. nite all
Today I thought that since I had already hit the headache stage I wanted to keep going. I took a few drinks but that's all. Considerably less since I usually have at least 1-2 a day.
Today I was in my funk, no not because of the withdraws, just other things going on. Before I left for work I had some eggs and wheat toast.
When I got in the car there was the bag of chips I had bought yesterday. No, not a small bag. The regular big bag of my sea salt an pepper kettle chips. I had bought them when I was upset and they were calling my name today. I munched on the till around 2:00 this afternoon. Not my best choice of the day, esp since I didn't eat lunch.
Early break went for walk. I really had hoped that I could walk off the frustration that I was feeling. No frustration isn't really the word. I've got a hurt that I really don't want to talk about on here. Some things in life are just that way. I keep dealing with it.
My lunch I really didn't want to walk, but I didn't want to find a corner to cry in either. I figured that walking would be the better option. I did get in my 30 min for the day.
By the end of my work day the headache was much worse that I thought it could be. I took some more pain reliever but probably shouldn't have, it gave my a stomach ache. To many on an empty of this old lady was a bad combo. I tried eating when I got home but it was already to late. I had a bowl of raisin bran.
now here I sit blogging .. nite all
Friday, November 2, 2012
Friday 11-2-12 day 4
Ok so today wasn't too bad. I had some chicken when I got up this morning. Yes I said chicken.
oh but I need to rewind a bit first. Last night after I wrote my blog I dropped the ball a bit. My daughter works on a chicken place at some nights brings home some of the leftover chicken. The roasted chicken is really good, but I eat that? No!! I had to have a piece of fried chicken at midnight when she woke me up as she came in. I know I know it's not good or a good time of day but I did it.
This morning I had a piece of chicken ... well what my cat didn't talk me out of. I didn't get even a whole piece. I was on the run by this time so I called in my breakfast burrito. I love it. I the the flour tortilla isn't the best choice but for now I am working on. I'm not making excuses, stating facts.
Lunch ... nope I went for walk on lunch. Now by the afternoon it was a different story. We had a team meeting and it was snack day. Since I didn't eat lunch I was starting to get hungry. I was glad to see that someone had a veggie tray. Even though I did dip in Ranch dressing it was a better choice than it has been in the past.
I know at this point you are about ready to pat me on the back with "atta girl" but wait. Someone also had meat cheese tray. Oh the most lovely sourdough bread I had seen in awhile. Yes I made a sandwich and loved it. I did put veggies and the meat. Mustard is a better option than mayo and I do love some spicy brown mustard. Is it good for ya? I don't know I didn't read the label this time.
At the end of the meeting I did make a second one to take home with me. This one was mostly veggies because ... well that part doesn't matter.
After work my daughter and I went to have nails done. I don't do this often but it's a payday treat that she and I have started doing. I love to be pampered as much as the next person. ():)
After the nails it was almost game time. I had the veggie sandwich and I was off to the game. On the way I stopped for my bottle of water, since I was way behind my goal for the day and I really did want water.
Game time!! I love football. I can watch it anytime, anywhere. I don't even have to know about the teams. If I am in the mood to watch football I'll just pick the team with the best color. I know.. stop laughing :D
I spent most of the time walking the field taking photos. I love it too. Almost half time an my friends is off to the concession stand. "do you want anything?" "naa I'm good". No no don't pat me on the back yet. As she walked off I had the phone in my hand and text one worn "NACHOS"!!
Even as I sat in the stands and ate them, which by the way was probably one of the worst nachos I have ever had, I'm thinking ... nope I just ate um.
When I got home from the game I was a lil hungry. Remember the chicken? Nope I didn't eat the fried I had some roasted chicken. Again what my cat didn't talk me out of.
So now here I sit. Thinking back over the day. All in all it could have been much worse. I don't know if I broke even but I did try to do better than I had been. I made more healthier choice than bad on my food. I did walk 20 min at work. (as well as the time standing and walking the field tonight). I am happy with my day. I don't feel like beating myself up like I had been for awhile. I am getting back on track. Now I just need to get off the Monsters. I did go one whole day without any caffeine so I can do this. So say a prayer, stand back and cheer me on.
oh but I need to rewind a bit first. Last night after I wrote my blog I dropped the ball a bit. My daughter works on a chicken place at some nights brings home some of the leftover chicken. The roasted chicken is really good, but I eat that? No!! I had to have a piece of fried chicken at midnight when she woke me up as she came in. I know I know it's not good or a good time of day but I did it.
This morning I had a piece of chicken ... well what my cat didn't talk me out of. I didn't get even a whole piece. I was on the run by this time so I called in my breakfast burrito. I love it. I the the flour tortilla isn't the best choice but for now I am working on. I'm not making excuses, stating facts.
Lunch ... nope I went for walk on lunch. Now by the afternoon it was a different story. We had a team meeting and it was snack day. Since I didn't eat lunch I was starting to get hungry. I was glad to see that someone had a veggie tray. Even though I did dip in Ranch dressing it was a better choice than it has been in the past.
I know at this point you are about ready to pat me on the back with "atta girl" but wait. Someone also had meat cheese tray. Oh the most lovely sourdough bread I had seen in awhile. Yes I made a sandwich and loved it. I did put veggies and the meat. Mustard is a better option than mayo and I do love some spicy brown mustard. Is it good for ya? I don't know I didn't read the label this time.
At the end of the meeting I did make a second one to take home with me. This one was mostly veggies because ... well that part doesn't matter.
After work my daughter and I went to have nails done. I don't do this often but it's a payday treat that she and I have started doing. I love to be pampered as much as the next person. ():)
After the nails it was almost game time. I had the veggie sandwich and I was off to the game. On the way I stopped for my bottle of water, since I was way behind my goal for the day and I really did want water.
Game time!! I love football. I can watch it anytime, anywhere. I don't even have to know about the teams. If I am in the mood to watch football I'll just pick the team with the best color. I know.. stop laughing :D
I spent most of the time walking the field taking photos. I love it too. Almost half time an my friends is off to the concession stand. "do you want anything?" "naa I'm good". No no don't pat me on the back yet. As she walked off I had the phone in my hand and text one worn "NACHOS"!!
Even as I sat in the stands and ate them, which by the way was probably one of the worst nachos I have ever had, I'm thinking ... nope I just ate um.
When I got home from the game I was a lil hungry. Remember the chicken? Nope I didn't eat the fried I had some roasted chicken. Again what my cat didn't talk me out of.
So now here I sit. Thinking back over the day. All in all it could have been much worse. I don't know if I broke even but I did try to do better than I had been. I made more healthier choice than bad on my food. I did walk 20 min at work. (as well as the time standing and walking the field tonight). I am happy with my day. I don't feel like beating myself up like I had been for awhile. I am getting back on track. Now I just need to get off the Monsters. I did go one whole day without any caffeine so I can do this. So say a prayer, stand back and cheer me on.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Thursday 11-1-12 Day 3
well not much to tell today. It was a lazy day I guess. I had a way to early breakfast at home egg an wheat toast. Surprised? lol On the way to work had to pick up a breakfast burrito. MMMM mmm good. Eggs, cheese, jalapenos ... I love it.
Lunch?? ahmm oh yeah small salad. Dinner was the killer. I had lasagna ... and a second serving. Even with the second helping I was still under my calorie count for the day.
Exercise?? nope didn't really happen. I could say it was because my ankle was bothering me, and it was, but I could have forced myself to walk. I don't know if walking around Academy counts. It definitely wasn't my 30 min. I can't say that I counted anything much today. I don't know why. I didn't give up I just didn't get exercise going.
I will do better tomorrow. Say a prayer, stand back an cheer me on.
Lunch?? ahmm oh yeah small salad. Dinner was the killer. I had lasagna ... and a second serving. Even with the second helping I was still under my calorie count for the day.
Exercise?? nope didn't really happen. I could say it was because my ankle was bothering me, and it was, but I could have forced myself to walk. I don't know if walking around Academy counts. It definitely wasn't my 30 min. I can't say that I counted anything much today. I don't know why. I didn't give up I just didn't get exercise going.
I will do better tomorrow. Say a prayer, stand back an cheer me on.
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