I cannot believe that February is almost over. Seriously where does time go? I want to know why it has to fly by so quickly.
Not much went on today work and fusser what else is there?
B-jump krispies (had to try em wouldn't buy em again)
S: small bag of popcorn split w/ a roo
L: 4 mini eggrolls and 1 tbs of cooked rice
S: baked chips and salsa
D: fajita steak salad
S: bar
Workout-weights
I'm tired zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
2/26/09 All Day
Last night we slept Roo woke up at 11 but she slept after that it was sooooooo nice to get some sleep. The morning got off to a fast start as mornings always do. I got up and woke up (totally different things LOL) then went to get Roo while D took care of getting lunches and snacks ready. We somehow made it out the door in a reasonable fashion and then I remembered OOPS I didn't grab breakfast so I ran back in and grabbed a baggie of banana nut cheerios these are DELISH!!!! Then it was off to work.
I already wrote up what has been on my mind this week and it felt so good to actually get my thoughts out in one place so that I could get a plan put in action and I feel mucho better about the whole situation. This is my year and I am going to achieve and conqueor and leave no prisoners of things I wish I had tried and done this year. I am going to do it!
Work was work and I had an apple w/ string cheese for snack, turkey sandwich for lunch with carrots, and some baked chips w/ a light cream cheese dip for afternoon snack. It was good.
Then it was time to come home and I called D and he said that he would take care of dinner so that I could start day 1 of C25K. I am so proud to be able to say right here and right now I DID IT!!! I made it through and I didn't totally die. I forgot how hard it was to run but OMG it felt sooooooooooooooooo good!
For dinner we had a chicken, pepper and cheese quesadilla w/ some guacamole. It was sooooooo yummy!! Soooooooooooo yummy!
We then worked out again and I got 15 minutes of hardcore on the elliptical and then 15 minutes of upper body weights and crunches. It felt really good to do. Tomorrow is a new day of workouts and I can't wait to continue my plan.
Evening snack was a granola bar. It was really good.
This is my year and I am going to rock it!
I already wrote up what has been on my mind this week and it felt so good to actually get my thoughts out in one place so that I could get a plan put in action and I feel mucho better about the whole situation. This is my year and I am going to achieve and conqueor and leave no prisoners of things I wish I had tried and done this year. I am going to do it!
Work was work and I had an apple w/ string cheese for snack, turkey sandwich for lunch with carrots, and some baked chips w/ a light cream cheese dip for afternoon snack. It was good.
Then it was time to come home and I called D and he said that he would take care of dinner so that I could start day 1 of C25K. I am so proud to be able to say right here and right now I DID IT!!! I made it through and I didn't totally die. I forgot how hard it was to run but OMG it felt sooooooooooooooooo good!
For dinner we had a chicken, pepper and cheese quesadilla w/ some guacamole. It was sooooooo yummy!! Soooooooooooo yummy!
We then worked out again and I got 15 minutes of hardcore on the elliptical and then 15 minutes of upper body weights and crunches. It felt really good to do. Tomorrow is a new day of workouts and I can't wait to continue my plan.
Evening snack was a granola bar. It was really good.
This is my year and I am going to rock it!
2/26/09 Random Thoughts
I am tired of feeling guilty for wanting to achieve my goals. I'm sure that comment doesn't make much sense but I am tired of sitting on what I want and not going forward because of crap that happened in the past. I really need to get my thoughts out on this and I apologize in advance.....
I know people who ran marathons and they worked together as a family and got to the goal they wanted. I saw how it strengthened them internally and externally. I saw it as a strengthener for their relationship and something that could be done together. I wanted that for me and D. However words got twisted by others when talking to these people and OMG on how angry and upset they were. I am STILL hurt about what went down and I decided at that time forget it I don't want anything to do with it. But I do.
The way something was interpreted even though it was NOT what I saw was that because they could do it it meant that it was so easy that I could accomplish it myself. Ummmm yes there was a time in life when I felt that whatever they could do I could do but ya know what people grow up and move on and the goals you had when you were TWO to teenagerhood are not the goals you have when you're 29 which is about when this went down. People change, they grow up, they move forward in their life. I'm sorry but I saw what was being done as a positive and I wanted to do something as a positive myself with everything that was going down in our life at the time we needed something to look forward to, something to strive towards, but we stopped with that one instantly. I seriously was and am still hurt. I've reach the point though that I am sick of feeling this way, I am tired of feeling guilty for something I didn't say and I need to let it go. I know what I said and I know that they will never believe me so I need to just move on.
Why can't I try to run a marathon? I know I'm not the most in shape person at the moment but I am trying and I want to achieve this goal just to say that I can do it. I don't want to try to race or to beat peoples times I could care less about that very honestly. I want D and I to do this for ourselves. I want to prove to myself that I am capable of achieving a goal that seems impossible to me now? Is this so wrong?
Am I horrible person because I saw the joy and excitement and wanted to see if it would work for me? I don't think I am and I am tired of feeling like I have been cast in an evil position because of it. I don't know why I care so much about what they think of me it shouldn't matter but I do. I have always been so proud and excited after each of the races that have been run by these people I have gotten up early to watch timers and been worried when a chip broke or forwarding times weren't posting.
I just want to be excited for myeslf and D for once for getting to the finish line of a huge challenge. I have learned my lesson in some ways though and I haven't figured out how we will handle it when the day comes.
So there ya go I am stepping it up and I am going to start training for a 5K (baby steps). This does not and will not however forego the workouts I do with D. Those strengthen us as a couple and give us time to wind down from the day together. I hope that we can convince Roo on weekends that her stroller is a nice place to be...........
Please no comments about what went down we each have our own side and this is mine and the people I write about have no way to present theirs so it's not fair to say anything about them. If you have training tips I would love to hear them!
I know people who ran marathons and they worked together as a family and got to the goal they wanted. I saw how it strengthened them internally and externally. I saw it as a strengthener for their relationship and something that could be done together. I wanted that for me and D. However words got twisted by others when talking to these people and OMG on how angry and upset they were. I am STILL hurt about what went down and I decided at that time forget it I don't want anything to do with it. But I do.
The way something was interpreted even though it was NOT what I saw was that because they could do it it meant that it was so easy that I could accomplish it myself. Ummmm yes there was a time in life when I felt that whatever they could do I could do but ya know what people grow up and move on and the goals you had when you were TWO to teenagerhood are not the goals you have when you're 29 which is about when this went down. People change, they grow up, they move forward in their life. I'm sorry but I saw what was being done as a positive and I wanted to do something as a positive myself with everything that was going down in our life at the time we needed something to look forward to, something to strive towards, but we stopped with that one instantly. I seriously was and am still hurt. I've reach the point though that I am sick of feeling this way, I am tired of feeling guilty for something I didn't say and I need to let it go. I know what I said and I know that they will never believe me so I need to just move on.
Why can't I try to run a marathon? I know I'm not the most in shape person at the moment but I am trying and I want to achieve this goal just to say that I can do it. I don't want to try to race or to beat peoples times I could care less about that very honestly. I want D and I to do this for ourselves. I want to prove to myself that I am capable of achieving a goal that seems impossible to me now? Is this so wrong?
Am I horrible person because I saw the joy and excitement and wanted to see if it would work for me? I don't think I am and I am tired of feeling like I have been cast in an evil position because of it. I don't know why I care so much about what they think of me it shouldn't matter but I do. I have always been so proud and excited after each of the races that have been run by these people I have gotten up early to watch timers and been worried when a chip broke or forwarding times weren't posting.
I just want to be excited for myeslf and D for once for getting to the finish line of a huge challenge. I have learned my lesson in some ways though and I haven't figured out how we will handle it when the day comes.
So there ya go I am stepping it up and I am going to start training for a 5K (baby steps). This does not and will not however forego the workouts I do with D. Those strengthen us as a couple and give us time to wind down from the day together. I hope that we can convince Roo on weekends that her stroller is a nice place to be...........
Please no comments about what went down we each have our own side and this is mine and the people I write about have no way to present theirs so it's not fair to say anything about them. If you have training tips I would love to hear them!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
2/25/09 All Day
I am about to fall over and should have been bed 30 minutes ago......
Roo had a rough night last night and we had a rough night last night. She was up twice, the monitor decided to start getting interference and the cats were all brats and I cannot tell you how many cat fights happened on my legs. That is NOT how one wants to wake up once one has just been able to go back to sleep. Today D fixed the monitor so the static issue is gone and we're hoping that Roo decides that sleep is a good thing and does like she did the night before and sleep for 12 hours straight. I would be thrilled with that!
Needless to say when the alarm went off I was less than amused. Thankfully I had taken a bath the night before so all I had to do was push D out of bed so that I could soak up 20 more minutes of sleep. I finally dragged myself up and got ready with one eye half open. I managed to pour some cereal into a ziploc baggie while D took care of making sandwiches for lunch, and for packing our snacks.
I made it to work and after doing a few jumping jacks felt somewhat awake. I got to present something I had been working on and got the go ahead to flesh it out and complete it. I am THRILLED!! This project really goes along well with what I want to do when I grow up ROFLMAO! I had poured to much cereal in said baggie this morning so that was my snack as well.
Lunch was a turkey sandwich but my little tomatos got tossed because one had gone bad and after that I couldn't stomach the rest.
Afternoon snack was cottage cheese and mandarin oranges which is always good.
I drove home and I swear the trip lasted forever......Once I got home I started boiling water to make smart choice rotini so that we could have the rest of our alfredo sauce. It was even better today because everything had time to set and the flavors had a chance to meld. It was hard not to just lick the bowl clean! Roo even ate most of hers WAHOOOOOOO!!
Workouts didn't happen because I honestly can barely function which is why as soon as I hit send I am heading to bed. But I did have an evening snack of one serving of green grapes YUM!!!
I am thinking of a new workout plan for me. Not new but additional I am thinking about as soon as I get home changing into workout clothes and getting a workout in while I make dinner and then working out with D once Roo is in bed. I'm not sure yet how that would work but I might try it tomorrow. I need to step it up and this is one way to do it. We'll see what happens. :)
Roo had a rough night last night and we had a rough night last night. She was up twice, the monitor decided to start getting interference and the cats were all brats and I cannot tell you how many cat fights happened on my legs. That is NOT how one wants to wake up once one has just been able to go back to sleep. Today D fixed the monitor so the static issue is gone and we're hoping that Roo decides that sleep is a good thing and does like she did the night before and sleep for 12 hours straight. I would be thrilled with that!
Needless to say when the alarm went off I was less than amused. Thankfully I had taken a bath the night before so all I had to do was push D out of bed so that I could soak up 20 more minutes of sleep. I finally dragged myself up and got ready with one eye half open. I managed to pour some cereal into a ziploc baggie while D took care of making sandwiches for lunch, and for packing our snacks.
I made it to work and after doing a few jumping jacks felt somewhat awake. I got to present something I had been working on and got the go ahead to flesh it out and complete it. I am THRILLED!! This project really goes along well with what I want to do when I grow up ROFLMAO! I had poured to much cereal in said baggie this morning so that was my snack as well.
Lunch was a turkey sandwich but my little tomatos got tossed because one had gone bad and after that I couldn't stomach the rest.
Afternoon snack was cottage cheese and mandarin oranges which is always good.
I drove home and I swear the trip lasted forever......Once I got home I started boiling water to make smart choice rotini so that we could have the rest of our alfredo sauce. It was even better today because everything had time to set and the flavors had a chance to meld. It was hard not to just lick the bowl clean! Roo even ate most of hers WAHOOOOOOO!!
Workouts didn't happen because I honestly can barely function which is why as soon as I hit send I am heading to bed. But I did have an evening snack of one serving of green grapes YUM!!!
I am thinking of a new workout plan for me. Not new but additional I am thinking about as soon as I get home changing into workout clothes and getting a workout in while I make dinner and then working out with D once Roo is in bed. I'm not sure yet how that would work but I might try it tomorrow. I need to step it up and this is one way to do it. We'll see what happens. :)
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
2/24/09 All Day
The day has come to an end and eating wise I did not do bad I ate but I did not eat much because I very honestly did not feel good. At first I thought it was because I was nervous about Roo's doctors appointment (even though this appointment was just a checkup and not a big deal) however when we stopped for lunch I really still did not want to eat. I did eat a small portion of salad and one ravioli then for snack I tried to eat some backed chips and that really did not work well. Dinner was a greek style salad and it was good but again not hungry....Workout didn't happen because staying curled up in a ball on the couch felt better even though we did go on a family walk after dinner. Roo was super silly and man when she saw the slide at the playground she started dancing because we had time for her to play. So that was my day I'll see how it goes tomorrow.
Monday, February 23, 2009
2/23/09 All Day
I weighed in this morning and I lost .2 I'm not overly thrilled but a loss is a loss and I have to be happy with that at the moment. I know my body does this and that's ok soon I will have a significant drop. I have been doing the work and I know that it shows.
I got up and got to the computer and started working and got a lot done before a certain little Roo woke up. She woke up in the best of moods too! After I got her changed, her washed up, and her bed changed we came down and split a bowl of cinnamon life cereal. She is so cute sharing the bowl seriously so cute!
She got to playing and I got back to work until snack time which she announced very loudly was going to be APPLE and CHEESE. So cute! So we cut up two apples and got the string cheese out and we both enjoyed.
Then back to work with a little girl who came up to cuddle beside me while reading a book out loud to me it was all to soon time for lunch. Lunch was a barbecue chicken sandwich from our leftover chicken from Saturday. It was soooooooooo good! Roo had a side of Mac and Cheese from CPK leftovers. Did I mention the sandwich was good? All we did was take the leftover baked chicken breast that had already been cooked in bbq sauce and shredded it and then added more sauce to it. Then put it on a whole wheat bun, add a few banana pepper slices and enjoy!
Afternoon snack was a low fat dip w/ 1 serving of baked tostitos. YUM!!
Dinner was Kung Pao chicken from Dream Dinners. I miss that place! It was one of the go create your meal and freeze it places. YUMMERS! I thought at first it was to gingery but the final product was really good!
Workout was 20 fast minutes on the elliptical with the arms moving the entire time. I am so excited about how much better I am doing in regards to cardio.
Then evening snack was a fruit shake w/ vanilla yogurt.
It was a good day and I am ready for bed because tomorrow is going to be eventful!
I got up and got to the computer and started working and got a lot done before a certain little Roo woke up. She woke up in the best of moods too! After I got her changed, her washed up, and her bed changed we came down and split a bowl of cinnamon life cereal. She is so cute sharing the bowl seriously so cute!
She got to playing and I got back to work until snack time which she announced very loudly was going to be APPLE and CHEESE. So cute! So we cut up two apples and got the string cheese out and we both enjoyed.
Then back to work with a little girl who came up to cuddle beside me while reading a book out loud to me it was all to soon time for lunch. Lunch was a barbecue chicken sandwich from our leftover chicken from Saturday. It was soooooooooo good! Roo had a side of Mac and Cheese from CPK leftovers. Did I mention the sandwich was good? All we did was take the leftover baked chicken breast that had already been cooked in bbq sauce and shredded it and then added more sauce to it. Then put it on a whole wheat bun, add a few banana pepper slices and enjoy!
Afternoon snack was a low fat dip w/ 1 serving of baked tostitos. YUM!!
Dinner was Kung Pao chicken from Dream Dinners. I miss that place! It was one of the go create your meal and freeze it places. YUMMERS! I thought at first it was to gingery but the final product was really good!
Workout was 20 fast minutes on the elliptical with the arms moving the entire time. I am so excited about how much better I am doing in regards to cardio.
Then evening snack was a fruit shake w/ vanilla yogurt.
It was a good day and I am ready for bed because tomorrow is going to be eventful!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
2/22/09 All Day
BOOOOOOOOO the weekend is over BOOOOOOOOOOO! We had a really great and relaxing day at home. One filled with tons of fun with a little girl and lots of memories. And I had time to work on my full mock up of my project for work. It still has a ways to go but I can at least visually show my vision.
B: frosted mini wheats
S: 1 serving baked tostitos w/ lf queso
L: 2 tamales and a salad
S: 1 serving life cereal dry
D: health start pasta w/ laughing cow chicken, tomato, broccoli, and pepper alfredo sauce.
S: a bowl of fruit.
I'd spell things out more but the bed is calling and I am worn out!
OHHHHHHHHHHH I cannot forget the workouts for the day. We took a family walk which was pretty slow but we got some good distance in then time going up and down the playground equipment LOL! Then tonight we did the 20 minute shred level 3. It felt so good and I cannot wait to see what the scale says tomorrow. I am anticipating either a slight gain or a very small loss.
B: frosted mini wheats
S: 1 serving baked tostitos w/ lf queso
L: 2 tamales and a salad
S: 1 serving life cereal dry
D: health start pasta w/ laughing cow chicken, tomato, broccoli, and pepper alfredo sauce.
S: a bowl of fruit.
I'd spell things out more but the bed is calling and I am worn out!
OHHHHHHHHHHH I cannot forget the workouts for the day. We took a family walk which was pretty slow but we got some good distance in then time going up and down the playground equipment LOL! Then tonight we did the 20 minute shred level 3. It felt so good and I cannot wait to see what the scale says tomorrow. I am anticipating either a slight gain or a very small loss.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
2/21/09 All Day
Well today ended up being a free day. Roo was sick and we had to see a doctor this afternoon so we headed to the town of the doc's office and ate lunch there. I did beyond great though D, Roo, and I split a large original chopped salad, and I had 1 slice of tostada pizza (yes we went to CPK YUM) and that was it. I was THRILLED!!! I did not feel sick afterwards which is something that I am really concious about now when we're eating out. I can't handle feeling sick after so I am really focusing on eating healthy when we are out. Dinner was some light pasta salad and a baked chicken breast with some corn YUMMMMMMMMMMM!!! Breakfast was 15 frosted mini wheats a certain little girl got peeved because she wanted what I was eating so I handed it over plus I wasn't overly hungry since I woke up super late and I knew we were heading out for lunch.
Roo has a sinus infection or allergies. She is on antibiotics and this doc recommended zyrtec I want to talk to her real doc before we start that though.
Roo has a sinus infection or allergies. She is on antibiotics and this doc recommended zyrtec I want to talk to her real doc before we start that though.
Friday, February 20, 2009
2/20/09 All Day
Wow was today a weird day. I am very lucky and I get to work from home on Fridays and by work I mean I actually put in 8 hours of work so that I can keep working from home LOL! Roo spent a lot of the day in my lap though which makes typing interesting. Since I am working on designing something I was able to use paper to map my thoughts out but I am not used to a super clingy little girl so I think we're going to head to the doctor tomorrow just to check and make sure nothing is wrong.
For breakfast we settled for waffles with peanut butter it was simple and fast. The Roo girl going hot hot hot is always enjoyable as well even when it's been 30 minutes since it was in the toaster. OY!
Snack was a cheese quesadilla because Roo was asking for cheese so I figured I would knock that one out and get something I was craving and she could have her cheese cheese cheese cheese. Yeah I enjoyed she didn't and screamed at me. All righty then Roo she ended up with shredded cheese.
Lunch was interesting I usually fix her lunch and my lunch and we eat together but since she has been so clingy today I decided I was going to eat when she went down for her nap so I could have some silence this was not the best plan......She ate and talked to me while I tried to start implementing my design plan on the computer. I then took her upstairs for her nap. I let her cry for 30 minutes and gave up, got her a glass of milk and went upstairs to calm her down. She curled up on my shoulder and if I moved she woke up so I gave up figure I could take a break since I did get up and started working at 6:30 (see working from home equals working from right when I wake up since there is no drive involved LOVE it) So I snoozed with a little girl for an hour. Again my kid is not a snuggler so I am concerned right now....We woke up thanks to a gray cat who needs to watch it because his name was already on my mud list and it's even further down that list now LOL!
After a diaper change we came downstairs and Roo was hungry since she really hadn't eaten that well at lunch so I gave her some mandarin oranges and popped one of the small bags of popcorn for us to share. It didn't even dawn on me that the reason i was hungry was because I hadn't eaten lunch if I had realized I would have gone for the big bag LOL!
Anyway D sent me an IM that he was on his way home at 4 and asked what I wanted for dinner. I was worn out today so I was like I'll take anything I do not have to cook so he asked if I wanted to try a new restaurant that we have heard huge kudos about in regards to salads and I was like sure why not. Well he called again a few minutes later and I told him I had changed my mind I wasn't feeling swift and couldn't figure out what was going on but I didn't want to go to a restaurant so he stopped and picked up turkey hot dogs, turkey chili, and buns for super light chili dogs. They were really good! And it was when he got home and asked what I had for lunch that it dawned on me that I hadn't eaten and yeah that was my problem my blood sugar had bottomed since I really didn't eat much popcorn either seeing as how a Roo took most of it.
The workout for the night was 30 minutes on the elliptical. I am sooooooo glad that we have gym equipment at the house for nights like tonight. It was so much easier to do that than to do a video tonight and I am super exhausted from it.
Our evening snack was a granola bar. It was quick convenient and available. We really need to hit the store tomorrow..........
For breakfast we settled for waffles with peanut butter it was simple and fast. The Roo girl going hot hot hot is always enjoyable as well even when it's been 30 minutes since it was in the toaster. OY!
Snack was a cheese quesadilla because Roo was asking for cheese so I figured I would knock that one out and get something I was craving and she could have her cheese cheese cheese cheese. Yeah I enjoyed she didn't and screamed at me. All righty then Roo she ended up with shredded cheese.
Lunch was interesting I usually fix her lunch and my lunch and we eat together but since she has been so clingy today I decided I was going to eat when she went down for her nap so I could have some silence this was not the best plan......She ate and talked to me while I tried to start implementing my design plan on the computer. I then took her upstairs for her nap. I let her cry for 30 minutes and gave up, got her a glass of milk and went upstairs to calm her down. She curled up on my shoulder and if I moved she woke up so I gave up figure I could take a break since I did get up and started working at 6:30 (see working from home equals working from right when I wake up since there is no drive involved LOVE it) So I snoozed with a little girl for an hour. Again my kid is not a snuggler so I am concerned right now....We woke up thanks to a gray cat who needs to watch it because his name was already on my mud list and it's even further down that list now LOL!
After a diaper change we came downstairs and Roo was hungry since she really hadn't eaten that well at lunch so I gave her some mandarin oranges and popped one of the small bags of popcorn for us to share. It didn't even dawn on me that the reason i was hungry was because I hadn't eaten lunch if I had realized I would have gone for the big bag LOL!
Anyway D sent me an IM that he was on his way home at 4 and asked what I wanted for dinner. I was worn out today so I was like I'll take anything I do not have to cook so he asked if I wanted to try a new restaurant that we have heard huge kudos about in regards to salads and I was like sure why not. Well he called again a few minutes later and I told him I had changed my mind I wasn't feeling swift and couldn't figure out what was going on but I didn't want to go to a restaurant so he stopped and picked up turkey hot dogs, turkey chili, and buns for super light chili dogs. They were really good! And it was when he got home and asked what I had for lunch that it dawned on me that I hadn't eaten and yeah that was my problem my blood sugar had bottomed since I really didn't eat much popcorn either seeing as how a Roo took most of it.
The workout for the night was 30 minutes on the elliptical. I am sooooooo glad that we have gym equipment at the house for nights like tonight. It was so much easier to do that than to do a video tonight and I am super exhausted from it.
Our evening snack was a granola bar. It was quick convenient and available. We really need to hit the store tomorrow..........
Thursday, February 19, 2009
2/19/09 All Day
Have you ever had one of those weeks where you are so focused on a project and you keep hitting a wall and making things that are not working and you are trying different methods and different ways and still trying to get the main point across? I've been having one of those weeks and my head yesterday hurt because of all the roadblocks that I was hitting. Then on the way home a lightbulb went off and I was able to get home and sketch things out so that I can visually see how this is going to work. I cannot wait to get a mock up done because this is truly a project that I can see being proud of.
Now how does that relate to weight loss and cutting back because that is the main focus of this blog well it started back in December with all my health issues. The lightbulb went off when things weren't working and I was hitting roadblocks that I needed to take control and have the lightbulb go off which it did. I have been focused on my health since that day and honestly I am not ever going to look back. Well I am going to look back because I do not ever want to go back to where I was in the past and by remembering I am going to stay focused. I am focused I am 100% focused!
The day got off to an oh to early start. I hate waking up early but such is the life of a working Mom. Breakfast was a serving of frosted mini wheats. YUM! It has been entirely to long since I have had those and they were a huge treat!
Like I mentioned earlier I was hitting roadblocks all day long and at one point I realized it was time for snack. It was celery and peanut butter it was supposed to be tuna but I am ohhhhhhhh so glad that it was peanut butter because tuna did not sound good at all today.
For lunch we realized last night that we were out of ground turkey so pizza burgers did not happen. I took a lean cuisine that when it was time to eat I realized was not good at all. It had been in the freezer wayyyyyyyyyy to long and was way past it's expiration date so I headed to the cafeteria. I went straight to the salad ordering area while looking longingly at the hamburgers and french fries. The smells were alluring but I am focused. I ordered a chicken taco salad with light ranch on the side. The salad was lettuce, grilled chicken, corn, and somehow I didn't get my black beans, cheese, or tortilla strips and they no longer have banana pepper rings on the sides bar so my salad was pretty blah. The ranch ended up in the trash too because I am just not into bottled ranch and especially light ranch. Oh well lighter salad for me! Ohhhhhhhh and I cannot forget that it had avacado on it YUM YUM YUM!!! That was the only thing that saved it for me. The only thing.
Afternoon snack was cottage cheese with mandarin oranges. It was as always delicious.
I got home and pulled the salmon out of the freezer and looked at the expiration date on the salmon and called D because it had passed a long time ago. Please keep in mind this is salmon that we bought only last month but it expired last April. I've learned check it at the store from now on GRRRR! Ok anyway back to dinner. D stopped at the store and got some ground turkey and some buns and a sweet potato and came home and made the pizza burgers w/ sweet potato fries that were supposed to be our lunch. Well the sweet potato would have been with dinner and salmon but they worked great with the burger LOL! So I am soooooooooo glad that I didn't get the burger that would have been bad for me at lunch because I got a super healthy one for dinner. YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!
Then it was time to get Roo to bed and once she was asleep it was time to workout. I did 35 minutes on the elliptical. It was supposed to be Jillian Michaels but ummmmmm I forgot it was Thursday and ya know Thursday is my tv night. It has been my night for a bazillion years. ER is my show and I honestly do not know how I am going to recover when it leaves me at the end of this season. WAHHHHHHHHHHHH! Oh well I am sure I will finmd a new show but ER will be missed no doubt about it.
After my workout ended at 35 minutes it was time for snack and we had a strawberry wafflecake YUM!!!
So tomorrow has a required trip to the store for ingredients for dinner. No biggie and totally doable.
Now how does that relate to weight loss and cutting back because that is the main focus of this blog well it started back in December with all my health issues. The lightbulb went off when things weren't working and I was hitting roadblocks that I needed to take control and have the lightbulb go off which it did. I have been focused on my health since that day and honestly I am not ever going to look back. Well I am going to look back because I do not ever want to go back to where I was in the past and by remembering I am going to stay focused. I am focused I am 100% focused!
The day got off to an oh to early start. I hate waking up early but such is the life of a working Mom. Breakfast was a serving of frosted mini wheats. YUM! It has been entirely to long since I have had those and they were a huge treat!
Like I mentioned earlier I was hitting roadblocks all day long and at one point I realized it was time for snack. It was celery and peanut butter it was supposed to be tuna but I am ohhhhhhhh so glad that it was peanut butter because tuna did not sound good at all today.
For lunch we realized last night that we were out of ground turkey so pizza burgers did not happen. I took a lean cuisine that when it was time to eat I realized was not good at all. It had been in the freezer wayyyyyyyyyy to long and was way past it's expiration date so I headed to the cafeteria. I went straight to the salad ordering area while looking longingly at the hamburgers and french fries. The smells were alluring but I am focused. I ordered a chicken taco salad with light ranch on the side. The salad was lettuce, grilled chicken, corn, and somehow I didn't get my black beans, cheese, or tortilla strips and they no longer have banana pepper rings on the sides bar so my salad was pretty blah. The ranch ended up in the trash too because I am just not into bottled ranch and especially light ranch. Oh well lighter salad for me! Ohhhhhhhh and I cannot forget that it had avacado on it YUM YUM YUM!!! That was the only thing that saved it for me. The only thing.
Afternoon snack was cottage cheese with mandarin oranges. It was as always delicious.
I got home and pulled the salmon out of the freezer and looked at the expiration date on the salmon and called D because it had passed a long time ago. Please keep in mind this is salmon that we bought only last month but it expired last April. I've learned check it at the store from now on GRRRR! Ok anyway back to dinner. D stopped at the store and got some ground turkey and some buns and a sweet potato and came home and made the pizza burgers w/ sweet potato fries that were supposed to be our lunch. Well the sweet potato would have been with dinner and salmon but they worked great with the burger LOL! So I am soooooooooo glad that I didn't get the burger that would have been bad for me at lunch because I got a super healthy one for dinner. YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!
Then it was time to get Roo to bed and once she was asleep it was time to workout. I did 35 minutes on the elliptical. It was supposed to be Jillian Michaels but ummmmmm I forgot it was Thursday and ya know Thursday is my tv night. It has been my night for a bazillion years. ER is my show and I honestly do not know how I am going to recover when it leaves me at the end of this season. WAHHHHHHHHHHHH! Oh well I am sure I will finmd a new show but ER will be missed no doubt about it.
After my workout ended at 35 minutes it was time for snack and we had a strawberry wafflecake YUM!!!
So tomorrow has a required trip to the store for ingredients for dinner. No biggie and totally doable.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
2/18/09 All Day
I don't know what the deal is but it was so incredibly hard to get up this morning. And I am about to go crash early. I think Roo has what I had and that worries me quite a bit but we are keeping a very close eye on her right now.
Like I said waking up was tough so as I stumbled up the stairs to wake up a baby Roo D got to work on our meals. He was awesome and packed my apple turnover sundae (apple, yogurt, grapenuts, and raisins) in a to go container so that I could eat it at work. He's so good he knows that's what I would have done. Usually I have to transfer stuff over but he got it first shot WAHOO!! The sundae was DELISH!
Snack was a childhood favorite of peanut butter and celery sticks. It did the job.
I was so into what I was trying to do at work that I lost track of time and all to soon it was time for the chicken cheesesteak wrap which was as usual DELISH!!!! There's something about chicken, peppers, onion, laughing cow, tortilla, and ketchup that just hits the spot.
Snack was an open turkey sandwich since we had forgotten to buy wasa crackers this week OOPS!
Dinner was chicken topped with teh texas caviar and a side of rice a roni. It was really good!
I didn't workout tonight. My head is pounding and my eyes just want to close so I am signing off and heading to zzzzzzzzzzzzz land. See yall on the flip side.
Like I said waking up was tough so as I stumbled up the stairs to wake up a baby Roo D got to work on our meals. He was awesome and packed my apple turnover sundae (apple, yogurt, grapenuts, and raisins) in a to go container so that I could eat it at work. He's so good he knows that's what I would have done. Usually I have to transfer stuff over but he got it first shot WAHOO!! The sundae was DELISH!
Snack was a childhood favorite of peanut butter and celery sticks. It did the job.
I was so into what I was trying to do at work that I lost track of time and all to soon it was time for the chicken cheesesteak wrap which was as usual DELISH!!!! There's something about chicken, peppers, onion, laughing cow, tortilla, and ketchup that just hits the spot.
Snack was an open turkey sandwich since we had forgotten to buy wasa crackers this week OOPS!
Dinner was chicken topped with teh texas caviar and a side of rice a roni. It was really good!
I didn't workout tonight. My head is pounding and my eyes just want to close so I am signing off and heading to zzzzzzzzzzzzz land. See yall on the flip side.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
2/17/09 All Day
Today got off to a rough start because I am not a morning person and I had a rough night last night with the cough. I didn't take cough medicine last night as enough was enough and 5 days was enough.
When I was going up to get a sweet little girl out of bed. D was downstairs cooking eggs and bacon for our english muffin breakfast sandwich. It was really a filling and delicious meal. While he was working on that I got our snacks and lunch put together. I really need to start doing that the night before as mornings are hard.
I got to work and got busy with student issues and I barely realized that so much time had passed and it was soon time for snack. We had open faced roast beef sandwiches w/ laughing cow, whole wheat bread, 3 oz of roast beef, and a spring mix of salad. Some of my salad got tossed because it was bitter and bitter is one flavor I just do not do BLECH!
All to soon it was time for lunch and it was DELISH!! We had a spicy buffalo chicken sandwich using a schwans spicy piece of chicken, a whole wheat bun, and some Frank's buffalo sauce topped with some spring mix lettuce (can you guess what we have in the fridge that we're trying to use up? LOL!)
Then more work came forth and all to soon it was time for popcorn. It was delish!
On the way home I was so excited because I was so ready to see Roo! D was on his way home and I could not wait to see her cute little face. I got home and started cooking chicken which I seasoned with some mexican seasonings and some joe t. garcias salsa. We stuffed a tortilla w/ chicken, some cheese, and some avacado. It was really really good!! D said it needed to be added to our list of regular items.
We had a great evening with the family and I need to blog about the Roo cuteness in her blog in just a minute. It was the best evening ever!
Then we did level 1 of the shred. It was TOUGH I was still so sore from our workout last night that it was hard to move but I did it and I made it through SCORE! Of course after a hard core workout it's time to cool down which is best done with a cappucino shake. :)
When I was going up to get a sweet little girl out of bed. D was downstairs cooking eggs and bacon for our english muffin breakfast sandwich. It was really a filling and delicious meal. While he was working on that I got our snacks and lunch put together. I really need to start doing that the night before as mornings are hard.
I got to work and got busy with student issues and I barely realized that so much time had passed and it was soon time for snack. We had open faced roast beef sandwiches w/ laughing cow, whole wheat bread, 3 oz of roast beef, and a spring mix of salad. Some of my salad got tossed because it was bitter and bitter is one flavor I just do not do BLECH!
All to soon it was time for lunch and it was DELISH!! We had a spicy buffalo chicken sandwich using a schwans spicy piece of chicken, a whole wheat bun, and some Frank's buffalo sauce topped with some spring mix lettuce (can you guess what we have in the fridge that we're trying to use up? LOL!)
Then more work came forth and all to soon it was time for popcorn. It was delish!
On the way home I was so excited because I was so ready to see Roo! D was on his way home and I could not wait to see her cute little face. I got home and started cooking chicken which I seasoned with some mexican seasonings and some joe t. garcias salsa. We stuffed a tortilla w/ chicken, some cheese, and some avacado. It was really really good!! D said it needed to be added to our list of regular items.
We had a great evening with the family and I need to blog about the Roo cuteness in her blog in just a minute. It was the best evening ever!
Then we did level 1 of the shred. It was TOUGH I was still so sore from our workout last night that it was hard to move but I did it and I made it through SCORE! Of course after a hard core workout it's time to cool down which is best done with a cappucino shake. :)
Monday, February 16, 2009
2/16/09 All Day
Today I feel human. Why do I feel human you may ask well it's because I did not spend the day doubled over coughing. You know the type of cough it's the one that leaves you shaking because you have been coughing literally from your toes. It's the really hard one that leaves your abs feeling sore because you cannot stop the coughing and the muscles are straining as you are praying that your lungs will not come flying up out of your mouth because you are seconds away from thinking that they are. It is nice to feel normal again, I had not realized how long it had been since I felt this way.
The day got off to a nice and lazy start. I woke up at 7:10 and got to work until I heard squeaks from upstairs so I was then off to get a little baby bear. She was actually in a very good mood and as she cuddles into her Daddy's lap to munch on his cream of wheat w/ banana I took the opportunity to make mine and to get her a cup of milk. By the time my breakfast was ready his was gone so the little muncher moved over to my lap and got to work eating mine. She actually just took three bites and was off and running. For me it was back to work because on work from home days I really do put in my time.
After posting the weekly messages and updating this week's assignment and putting boots onto a little bear multiple times I realized that the morning had passed very quickly and so it was time for snack. Today's morning snack was a cheese quesadilla so I warmed the griddle up warmed the tortillas up (2 tortillas because Roo and I were getting our own), added in a serving of cheese, and a dash of mexican seasoning, folded it over and flipped them back and forth until the tortillas were a little crunchy and the cheese was all melted. I then used the pizza slicer to cut the half moon quesadilla into quarters for Roo and myself. These are so simple and so good and I don't know why they aren't on our menu more often! Roo ate hers and wanted more. It's a good thing I eat faster or else mine might have been gone as well!
After a quick story, a game of chase the ball and the baby and it was back to work until lunch. Roo loves carrying on conversations as the day goes on and todays conversation of note was about hats. She loves hats and anything cloth can be a hat. She emptied out the laundry basket and tried everything on her head and tried to figure out which hat was the best one for her. Finally she found a REAL hat and she did the happy dance. Lunch was a greek chicken salad. It had mixed greens, 2 grilled chicken tenders which were flavored with some garlic salt and pepper, and then cucumber, feta cheese, and tomatos w/ a homemade greek vinigarette dressing. I need to try to recreate the dressing because I loved it and it was very different than the one in the biggest loser cookbook.
Then a little bear who was becoming a big bear or a beast went up for her nap and it was of course back to work for me. When she woke up we got to sing a where is my bear song and we all got to dance around the room. We had so much fun! We came downstairs and I got her cup of milk ready for her and she latched onto the carrot cake that was in the fridge she went ape and told me that is what she wanted to eat, eat, more, eat, now for snack. I looked at the portion sizes and saw that 2 oz were 280 calories so I cut a little off and weighed it and cut a little more until I got 1 oz and ate that. Roo got a big piece and was so happy. Now I need to remember to stick that sucker in the freezer so we can have more much later.
Finally the day ended and it was time to cook dinner. We had 2 cooked chicken tenders topped w/ marinara sauce and some mozzarella cheese served w/ a side of high fiber pasta. YUM!!
Then it was time for me to relax while D spent some time with a hyper little girl who was having so much fun showing us all of her tricks. When she finally went to sleep it was time for D and I to get back to our workouts. We put in the dvd I had gotten for us both for Valentines Jillian Michaels No More Trouble Spots and man oh man was it killer! It was an intense hour and even now an hour after I stopped my muscles are still shaking. I only coughed a little which was amazing and such a difference from where I was last week at this time. I made it through though and I rocked it!
Snack was a cappucino shake because we were hot, hot, hot after doing the workout. It was as always YUMMERS!
So that ends another day.
The day got off to a nice and lazy start. I woke up at 7:10 and got to work until I heard squeaks from upstairs so I was then off to get a little baby bear. She was actually in a very good mood and as she cuddles into her Daddy's lap to munch on his cream of wheat w/ banana I took the opportunity to make mine and to get her a cup of milk. By the time my breakfast was ready his was gone so the little muncher moved over to my lap and got to work eating mine. She actually just took three bites and was off and running. For me it was back to work because on work from home days I really do put in my time.
After posting the weekly messages and updating this week's assignment and putting boots onto a little bear multiple times I realized that the morning had passed very quickly and so it was time for snack. Today's morning snack was a cheese quesadilla so I warmed the griddle up warmed the tortillas up (2 tortillas because Roo and I were getting our own), added in a serving of cheese, and a dash of mexican seasoning, folded it over and flipped them back and forth until the tortillas were a little crunchy and the cheese was all melted. I then used the pizza slicer to cut the half moon quesadilla into quarters for Roo and myself. These are so simple and so good and I don't know why they aren't on our menu more often! Roo ate hers and wanted more. It's a good thing I eat faster or else mine might have been gone as well!
After a quick story, a game of chase the ball and the baby and it was back to work until lunch. Roo loves carrying on conversations as the day goes on and todays conversation of note was about hats. She loves hats and anything cloth can be a hat. She emptied out the laundry basket and tried everything on her head and tried to figure out which hat was the best one for her. Finally she found a REAL hat and she did the happy dance. Lunch was a greek chicken salad. It had mixed greens, 2 grilled chicken tenders which were flavored with some garlic salt and pepper, and then cucumber, feta cheese, and tomatos w/ a homemade greek vinigarette dressing. I need to try to recreate the dressing because I loved it and it was very different than the one in the biggest loser cookbook.
Then a little bear who was becoming a big bear or a beast went up for her nap and it was of course back to work for me. When she woke up we got to sing a where is my bear song and we all got to dance around the room. We had so much fun! We came downstairs and I got her cup of milk ready for her and she latched onto the carrot cake that was in the fridge she went ape and told me that is what she wanted to eat, eat, more, eat, now for snack. I looked at the portion sizes and saw that 2 oz were 280 calories so I cut a little off and weighed it and cut a little more until I got 1 oz and ate that. Roo got a big piece and was so happy. Now I need to remember to stick that sucker in the freezer so we can have more much later.
Finally the day ended and it was time to cook dinner. We had 2 cooked chicken tenders topped w/ marinara sauce and some mozzarella cheese served w/ a side of high fiber pasta. YUM!!
Then it was time for me to relax while D spent some time with a hyper little girl who was having so much fun showing us all of her tricks. When she finally went to sleep it was time for D and I to get back to our workouts. We put in the dvd I had gotten for us both for Valentines Jillian Michaels No More Trouble Spots and man oh man was it killer! It was an intense hour and even now an hour after I stopped my muscles are still shaking. I only coughed a little which was amazing and such a difference from where I was last week at this time. I made it through though and I rocked it!
Snack was a cappucino shake because we were hot, hot, hot after doing the workout. It was as always YUMMERS!
So that ends another day.
2/16/09 Ideas
I have been thinking today that I really want to make my blog more interesting and more inspirational. I am not sure how to do this and am looking for ideas. So what would make it more interesting and get more hits? Does anyone have any ideas?
2/16/09 Weigh in Day
I lost .2 this week!! I am THRILLED!!! So many things worked against me this week for a loss (sick, no workouts, other item) but I powered through and STILL had a loss!
I feel better so tonight I am going to workout. Since January I have lost 5 whole pounds WAHOOOOOOOOO!!
I feel better so tonight I am going to workout. Since January I have lost 5 whole pounds WAHOOOOOOOOO!!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
2/15/09 All Day
I feel soooo much better! I didn't do anything today took my last day of laziness and enjoyed it to the enth LOL!
B: chocolate oatmeal
S: pbj wrap
L: blt burger
S: lettuce wraps
D: stuffed bell pepper
S: cappucino shake
B: chocolate oatmeal
S: pbj wrap
L: blt burger
S: lettuce wraps
D: stuffed bell pepper
S: cappucino shake
Week 8 Menu
Sunday:
B: chocolate oatmeal
S: pbj wrap
L: blt burger
S: lettuce wraps
D: stuffed bell pepper
S: cappucino shake
Monday:
B: banana cream of wheat
S: quesadilla
L: greek salad w/ grilled chicken
S: popcorn
D: grilled chicken parmesan
S: chocolate pudding w/ graham cracker
TUesday:
B: english muffin sandwich
S: open faced roast beef
L: bbq chicken sandwich
S: texas caviar
D: soft chicken tacos
S: shake
Wednesday
B: apple turnover sundae
S: rye krisps w/ turkey and cheese
L: cheesesteak wrap
S: peanut butter w/ celery and raisins
D: chicken w/ texas caviar w/ spanish rice
S: grahamwiches
Thursday:
B: subtly strawberry oatmeal
S: tuna w/ celery
L: pizza burger
S: cottage cheese with mandarin oranges
D: salmon w/ rice
S: shake
Friday:
B: breakfast burrito
S: cottage cheese w/ yogurt
L: chopped salad
S: veggies and ranch dip
D: king ranch chicken
S: waffle cakes
Saturday:
B: omelet
S: hula pizza
L: salad
S: turkey nachos
D: roast
S: apples and caramel
B: chocolate oatmeal
S: pbj wrap
L: blt burger
S: lettuce wraps
D: stuffed bell pepper
S: cappucino shake
Monday:
B: banana cream of wheat
S: quesadilla
L: greek salad w/ grilled chicken
S: popcorn
D: grilled chicken parmesan
S: chocolate pudding w/ graham cracker
TUesday:
B: english muffin sandwich
S: open faced roast beef
L: bbq chicken sandwich
S: texas caviar
D: soft chicken tacos
S: shake
Wednesday
B: apple turnover sundae
S: rye krisps w/ turkey and cheese
L: cheesesteak wrap
S: peanut butter w/ celery and raisins
D: chicken w/ texas caviar w/ spanish rice
S: grahamwiches
Thursday:
B: subtly strawberry oatmeal
S: tuna w/ celery
L: pizza burger
S: cottage cheese with mandarin oranges
D: salmon w/ rice
S: shake
Friday:
B: breakfast burrito
S: cottage cheese w/ yogurt
L: chopped salad
S: veggies and ranch dip
D: king ranch chicken
S: waffle cakes
Saturday:
B: omelet
S: hula pizza
L: salad
S: turkey nachos
D: roast
S: apples and caramel
Saturday, February 14, 2009
2/14/09 All Day
Happy Valentines to everyone out there who is reading. I hope you had a great day!
Ours was! We had pictures taken with an awesome local photographer and then we went to lunch with my parents and my little bro. It was great to see everyone and spend some time talking.
Today was a body for life free day that was nice but that did not get taken advantage of.
We went to Mastergrill for lunch and we got the platter this time which had 4 small pieces of meat on it. I shared my meat with Roo and I had more than enough to keep me happy. We also got to go to the wonderful salad bar where I fixed myself a large healthy salad w/ brazilian vinigarette. I can't explain what exactly that is but it is GOOD!
Then for supper we had some nachos the healthy way, honestly now the way we used ot make nachos makes me sick to think about. I love the new way!
It was a good free day. Again I was well within bounds of eating and I am thrilled about that. Tomorrow is back to the menu and this week actually putting a REAL menu in place. Last weeks was way to much fly by the seat of my pants for my tastes. I need variety and a sandwich a day doesn't cut it.
I am again ready to work out I miss it I crave it my lifestyle really has changed.
Ours was! We had pictures taken with an awesome local photographer and then we went to lunch with my parents and my little bro. It was great to see everyone and spend some time talking.
Today was a body for life free day that was nice but that did not get taken advantage of.
We went to Mastergrill for lunch and we got the platter this time which had 4 small pieces of meat on it. I shared my meat with Roo and I had more than enough to keep me happy. We also got to go to the wonderful salad bar where I fixed myself a large healthy salad w/ brazilian vinigarette. I can't explain what exactly that is but it is GOOD!
Then for supper we had some nachos the healthy way, honestly now the way we used ot make nachos makes me sick to think about. I love the new way!
It was a good free day. Again I was well within bounds of eating and I am thrilled about that. Tomorrow is back to the menu and this week actually putting a REAL menu in place. Last weeks was way to much fly by the seat of my pants for my tastes. I need variety and a sandwich a day doesn't cut it.
I am again ready to work out I miss it I crave it my lifestyle really has changed.
Friday, February 13, 2009
1/13/09 All Day
I feel so much better! I missed taking my cough medicine during the day but since I had a Roo with me I couldn't risk sleeping with her here.
B: eggos w/ pb
S: orange and cheese stick
L: turkey and black bean burrito
s: 1/2 banana and 5 grapes (I did not have the cookie or cupcake WAHOOOOOOO)
D: salad w/ chicken, chick peas, artichoke hearts, tomatos, and used a balsamic vinigarette dressing
S: king cake. It is now stale and is now gone so no more but it was a nice treat for the week.
I feel like a blob right now. I miss working out everyday. I am ready for Monday although honestly I might be working out tomorrow very lightly depending on how I feel. We got Jillian's new videos today (Happy Valentines Day Honey) and I am ready to try them out! If there is any sign of a cough while working out though I will stop and take it easy again.
B: eggos w/ pb
S: orange and cheese stick
L: turkey and black bean burrito
s: 1/2 banana and 5 grapes (I did not have the cookie or cupcake WAHOOOOOOO)
D: salad w/ chicken, chick peas, artichoke hearts, tomatos, and used a balsamic vinigarette dressing
S: king cake. It is now stale and is now gone so no more but it was a nice treat for the week.
I feel like a blob right now. I miss working out everyday. I am ready for Monday although honestly I might be working out tomorrow very lightly depending on how I feel. We got Jillian's new videos today (Happy Valentines Day Honey) and I am ready to try them out! If there is any sign of a cough while working out though I will stop and take it easy again.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
1/12/09 All Day
My day went really well. I slept. Seriously that's pretty much all I did. I woke up at 6:20 was like wow I feel odd and was coughing hard but different decided that I needed to take more cough medicine and spend the day with my pillow. D took Roo to school and I slept. I love that cough medicine seriously LOVE it! I feel almost human again and realize now I should have gone to the doc earlier and not fought it. Tomorrow I spend with Roo so I won't be able to take it during the day but I can this weekend after pictures and lunch with my awesome parents.
B: 2 waffles and pb I think I did actually manage to eat this before I went to sleep but when I was making it I was almost asleep so I'm not sure if it got set down I really do think it got eaten.
S: Hmmmm I know this did not happen because I was asleep Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
L: Leftover spaghetti and 3 meatballs.
S: I was asleep again
D: big beef sandwich w/ 1/2 serving of baked ruffles
S: king cake
Workouts: I slept and that was an excellent workout.
B: 2 waffles and pb I think I did actually manage to eat this before I went to sleep but when I was making it I was almost asleep so I'm not sure if it got set down I really do think it got eaten.
S: Hmmmm I know this did not happen because I was asleep Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
L: Leftover spaghetti and 3 meatballs.
S: I was asleep again
D: big beef sandwich w/ 1/2 serving of baked ruffles
S: king cake
Workouts: I slept and that was an excellent workout.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
2/11/09 All Day
Well it's official I am sick. I broke down and went to the doctor today. I actually tried to start with a minute clinic but they wouldn't see me since I have asthma and this is upper respiratory so I ended up in a minor emergency place. I need to call my regular doc and get a referral sent over to them tomorrow. Blah. Anyway I have walking pneumonia and I am to take it easy for 5 days. So no workouts for me until Monday. I might sneak in a family walk or something this weekend depending on the weather but I am kicking back with my feet up until Monday.
B: eggos and pb
S: 2 cheese sticks
L: carrots and 1/2 ham sandwich
S: orange and yogurt
D: chicken w/ 1 tbs rice and peas
S: king cake
Workouts: I have 5 days to recuperate and work back up slowly. I can do this I am in this for the long haul not the short run.
B: eggos and pb
S: 2 cheese sticks
L: carrots and 1/2 ham sandwich
S: orange and yogurt
D: chicken w/ 1 tbs rice and peas
S: king cake
Workouts: I have 5 days to recuperate and work back up slowly. I can do this I am in this for the long haul not the short run.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
2/10/09 All Day
I am so upset right now it's hard to even type. I am down right now because of this cough I have had for 3 weeks. It doesn't match any symptoms as in its not bronchitis, pneumonia, etc....It's just a nagging cough that won't leave me alone. I tried to workout tonight I did level 1 of the shred but then I started coughing so hard I couldn't breathe and I couldn't go on. I tried I really tried but I just couldn't do it. I hate this cough I am ready for it to be gone. 3 weeks is ENOUGH! It needs to leave me alone. I am sorry but I am frustrated. I am at the point I think I am going to go see a doctor tomorrow just to see if they can find something to give me some relief. Cough medicine isn't working or at least robitussin isn't. I know others who have had this and there wasn't anything that could be done for it it just had to run it's course. I declare now that it has run it's course so it can LEAVE! Sorry I am just really tired of being dragged down. I've fought it but tonight it just couldn't be fought anymore.
B: english muffin w/ preserves
S: open faced roast beef sandwich
L: some jambalaya
S: apple and string cheese
D: meatballs and pasta
S: 1 small piece of king cake
Oh yeah then today a king cake arrived at our house. We've never had king cake but flavor wise it is delish. However I am going to have to cut it up and freeze the majority and space it out for later on.
B: english muffin w/ preserves
S: open faced roast beef sandwich
L: some jambalaya
S: apple and string cheese
D: meatballs and pasta
S: 1 small piece of king cake
Oh yeah then today a king cake arrived at our house. We've never had king cake but flavor wise it is delish. However I am going to have to cut it up and freeze the majority and space it out for later on.
Monday, February 9, 2009
2/9/09 All Day
Let's see if I can remember stuff because I am out of it. I only got about 4 hours of sleep last night. When I went up to get Roo she was laying in vomit from coughing so the day got started with a bang.. From rushing to get her out and in the tub to the bed getting cleaned up I am just in a serious fog and it didn't seem to lift all day. I worked with a little girl in my lap and curled up on my shoulder for most of the day. So I did not get a workout today because sometimes your body does better if it just rests and I really feel that tonight I just need to rest.
B: english muffin w/ peach preserves
S: 8 meatballs w/ sauce
L: leftover patty and 1 bite of mashed potatos then I had to deal with a little girl who was looking really sick so I was done
S: 3 oreos I wanted yogurt but couldn't operate a spoon around a little girl
D: sloppy joes w/ 1 serving baked chips
S: cappucino shake
Workout: :(... I just couldn't do it today.
Weigh in I had a loss this week which was awesome after how I saw that the scale went up earlier in the week.
B: english muffin w/ peach preserves
S: 8 meatballs w/ sauce
L: leftover patty and 1 bite of mashed potatos then I had to deal with a little girl who was looking really sick so I was done
S: 3 oreos I wanted yogurt but couldn't operate a spoon around a little girl
D: sloppy joes w/ 1 serving baked chips
S: cappucino shake
Workout: :(... I just couldn't do it today.
Weigh in I had a loss this week which was awesome after how I saw that the scale went up earlier in the week.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
2/8/09 All Day
I cannot get rid of this cough seriously cannot get rid of this cough and it is bringing me down. I am close to going to the doctor but I don't think it's treatable it's not bronchitis it is just an annoying cough that I think will go away in time but I am ready for the time to be NOW! I am going on 3 weeks with it. GRRR! I had a rough sleep night last night but I did get a nap today. I am just ready for the cough to be gone.
B: chocolate oatmeal
S: 3 oreos
L: chicken and lowfat sausage jambalaya YUM!!!
S: crispy hula pizza
D: general tso chicken w/ rice and steamed broccoli
S: cappucino shake
Workout: 31 minutes on the elliptical. It wasn't that hardcore but it's what I needed today. Dennis did weights.
B: chocolate oatmeal
S: 3 oreos
L: chicken and lowfat sausage jambalaya YUM!!!
S: crispy hula pizza
D: general tso chicken w/ rice and steamed broccoli
S: cappucino shake
Workout: 31 minutes on the elliptical. It wasn't that hardcore but it's what I needed today. Dennis did weights.
Week 7 Menu
I am starting this weeks menu off by saying this is tentative. I was dying this morning from exhaustion and this cough that I just cannot shake so it is really a neutral menu that could be changed as the week goes on.
Sunday:
B: chocolate oatmeal
S: 3 oreos
L: jambalaya
S: crispy hula pizza
D: general tso chicken w/ rice and steamed broccoli
S: cappucino shake
Monday:
B: english muffin sandwich
S: meatballs and marinara
L: sausage chicken jambalya
S: yogurt and graham crackers
D: sloppy joes
S: shake
Tuesday:
B: english muffin w/ preserves
S: open faced rb sandwich
L: taco salad
S: texas caviar
D: spaghetti and meatballs
S: shake
Wednesday:
B: chocolate oatmeal
S: yogurt and apple
L: ham sandwich
S: apple and string cheese
D: chicken and rice
S: shake
Thursday:
B: eggos w/ pb
S: cottage cheese and apples
L: turkey and black bean burrito
S: texas caviar
D: buffalo chicken salad
S: shake
Friday:
B: english muffin w/ bacon
S: yogurt w/ graham crackers
L: turkey and black bean burrito
S: fruit and cheese
D: king ranch chicken
S: shake
Saturday:
Free Day
Sunday:
B: chocolate oatmeal
S: 3 oreos
L: jambalaya
S: crispy hula pizza
D: general tso chicken w/ rice and steamed broccoli
S: cappucino shake
Monday:
B: english muffin sandwich
S: meatballs and marinara
L: sausage chicken jambalya
S: yogurt and graham crackers
D: sloppy joes
S: shake
Tuesday:
B: english muffin w/ preserves
S: open faced rb sandwich
L: taco salad
S: texas caviar
D: spaghetti and meatballs
S: shake
Wednesday:
B: chocolate oatmeal
S: yogurt and apple
L: ham sandwich
S: apple and string cheese
D: chicken and rice
S: shake
Thursday:
B: eggos w/ pb
S: cottage cheese and apples
L: turkey and black bean burrito
S: texas caviar
D: buffalo chicken salad
S: shake
Friday:
B: english muffin w/ bacon
S: yogurt w/ graham crackers
L: turkey and black bean burrito
S: fruit and cheese
D: king ranch chicken
S: shake
Saturday:
Free Day
Saturday, February 7, 2009
2/7/09 All Day
Today was my day of pampering and enjoyment. I got my hair highlighted and cut (ok so it got cut last week too but that was a test for the new stylist since I needed a new stylist after 13 years with my old one) Now it's super cute and super fun!
B: broccoli cheese egg fritata
S: I was at the salon
L: sandwich wrap, 1 serving baked chips, 3 oreos (I was hungry since I missed snack so oreos were snack just late)
S: texas caviar and 1 serving baked chips\
D: chicken kabobs w/ tomato and bell pepper w/ homemade spanish rice
S: cappucino shake
Workout: The firm cardio blast which will not be happening again OMG I have never felt that out of control or confused during a workout. They did great I felt like a fool. I made it through doing something. I had a huge sweat built up but I do not think I did what they did all the way. I was lost for most of it. OH well I got the workout I used the step and I wore myself out.
B: broccoli cheese egg fritata
S: I was at the salon
L: sandwich wrap, 1 serving baked chips, 3 oreos (I was hungry since I missed snack so oreos were snack just late)
S: texas caviar and 1 serving baked chips\
D: chicken kabobs w/ tomato and bell pepper w/ homemade spanish rice
S: cappucino shake
Workout: The firm cardio blast which will not be happening again OMG I have never felt that out of control or confused during a workout. They did great I felt like a fool. I made it through doing something. I had a huge sweat built up but I do not think I did what they did all the way. I was lost for most of it. OH well I got the workout I used the step and I wore myself out.
Friday, February 6, 2009
2/6/09 All Day
This is my blog these are my thoughts and I am going to be honest about them. I got on the scale again this morning and there was a gain from Monday. I almost burst into tears. I have been working this I know I am on the right track and I know I am going to get there. I know I didn't put the weight on overnight and I know that I am not going to lose the weight overnight but there are days like today that I hate my body. It has always done this I can go weeks without losing anything then all of a sudden I will drop several pounds all at once. Then I'll stay level or gain a little and then suddenly one day several pounds is gone. And the cycle continues. I had hoped that particular cycle was done since I lost consistently over January but yeah apparently that's not going to happen. Mentally I know that I will reach my goal but emotionally I just want to cry. I've gone through all the thyroid tests and they were normal so that's not an issue it's just my body doesn't like the scale to move.
Mentally I know that I can wear pants I haven't worn in two years which is a huge accomplishment. Emotionally I want to see a smaller number on the scale. Mentally I know that I am doing the right things. Emotionally I want to see a smaller number on the scale. Mentally I know I cannot and will not give up on this. Emotionally I want to go buy ice cream and say eff it I'm just going to eat it all. Mentally I know that's the wrong thing to do so it wasn't done but oh was it thought about........
Monday is my weigh in and I will probably see a gain again. I have to be ok with that. My eating has been 100% and my workouts have been 100%. Today I did take my workouts from 100% to 150% by adding in more throughout the day. I might need to start getting up at 5:30 to get an hour of cardio in before work at least 3 days a week. Not what I want to do but ya know what this is not ever going to be an easy journey for me so I have to realize that I am going to do whatever I need to do that is healthy to get the weight and inches off. I am doing this for my health, and for my family. I want to live a healthy life and I want my daughter to see me living a healthy lifestyle and I want it to be one she can mimic. I AM in this for the long haul and I am going to get over this plateau gain. One of these days I'll wake up and be 20 lbs lighter reading this going HA I remember when. I'm ready for that SERIOUSLY ready for that.
B: 1 serving cream of wheat w/ a banana
S: small apple and string cheese
L: 1.5 chicken enchiladas (leftovers from last night it was supposed to be 2 but dd ate hers and wanted mine ok cool)
S: cottage cheese and yogurt
D: turkey burger patty w/ brown gravy and mashed potatos
S: fruit shake w/ protein powder, strawberries, banana, orange juice, and I think he put in yogurt and there was definitely ice in it too.
Workouts: Are you ready for this list? 45 minutes 3 mile walk away the pounds, 15 minutes jog in back yard back and forth and timed, 20 minute walk w/ Roo, 30 minute powerwalk around entire neighborhood w/ family, 30 minute biggest winner back in action (I think it was that one I know it was a biggest winner and focused on the back LOL)
So today I have kicked it up on exercise. I am going to get there eventually.
Mentally I know that I can wear pants I haven't worn in two years which is a huge accomplishment. Emotionally I want to see a smaller number on the scale. Mentally I know that I am doing the right things. Emotionally I want to see a smaller number on the scale. Mentally I know I cannot and will not give up on this. Emotionally I want to go buy ice cream and say eff it I'm just going to eat it all. Mentally I know that's the wrong thing to do so it wasn't done but oh was it thought about........
Monday is my weigh in and I will probably see a gain again. I have to be ok with that. My eating has been 100% and my workouts have been 100%. Today I did take my workouts from 100% to 150% by adding in more throughout the day. I might need to start getting up at 5:30 to get an hour of cardio in before work at least 3 days a week. Not what I want to do but ya know what this is not ever going to be an easy journey for me so I have to realize that I am going to do whatever I need to do that is healthy to get the weight and inches off. I am doing this for my health, and for my family. I want to live a healthy life and I want my daughter to see me living a healthy lifestyle and I want it to be one she can mimic. I AM in this for the long haul and I am going to get over this plateau gain. One of these days I'll wake up and be 20 lbs lighter reading this going HA I remember when. I'm ready for that SERIOUSLY ready for that.
B: 1 serving cream of wheat w/ a banana
S: small apple and string cheese
L: 1.5 chicken enchiladas (leftovers from last night it was supposed to be 2 but dd ate hers and wanted mine ok cool)
S: cottage cheese and yogurt
D: turkey burger patty w/ brown gravy and mashed potatos
S: fruit shake w/ protein powder, strawberries, banana, orange juice, and I think he put in yogurt and there was definitely ice in it too.
Workouts: Are you ready for this list? 45 minutes 3 mile walk away the pounds, 15 minutes jog in back yard back and forth and timed, 20 minute walk w/ Roo, 30 minute powerwalk around entire neighborhood w/ family, 30 minute biggest winner back in action (I think it was that one I know it was a biggest winner and focused on the back LOL)
So today I have kicked it up on exercise. I am going to get there eventually.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
2/5/09 All Day
Today is over and life is good. I am extremely tired but thankful I have been able to workout through it.
B: Eggos w/ peach preserves
S: Open faced roast beef sandwich w/ a lot of spinach
L: open faced ham sandwich w/ lettuce, tomato, banana pepper, carrots
S: tuna and celery sticks
D: chicken enchiladas (YUM!!! this was seriously out of this world good!)
S: bananas foster style YUM!
Workouts 30 minutes of biggest winner maximize full frontal OUCH OUCH OUCH OUCH OUCH OUCH!!!! And I am about to go do some weights while watching ER.
Nothing really reflective today my mind is tired.
B: Eggos w/ peach preserves
S: Open faced roast beef sandwich w/ a lot of spinach
L: open faced ham sandwich w/ lettuce, tomato, banana pepper, carrots
S: tuna and celery sticks
D: chicken enchiladas (YUM!!! this was seriously out of this world good!)
S: bananas foster style YUM!
Workouts 30 minutes of biggest winner maximize full frontal OUCH OUCH OUCH OUCH OUCH OUCH!!!! And I am about to go do some weights while watching ER.
Nothing really reflective today my mind is tired.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
2/4/09 All Day
For those who have landed here after searching for biggest loser results from last night I hope you've seen by now that it was the silver team that got booted. I really feel for Carla but her partner so sorry the attitude was horrible so I will not miss seeing her at the ranch.
Today I woke up and was frustrated when I peeked at the scale. I have been totally 100% focused and I saw a gain granted it was not my weigh in day and I should not have been looking but I have to be honest that it was tough to see it. Hopefully it is gone tomorrow or else D is going to pull the batteries out of the scale until Monday.
I ran across this quote today "Movement is a medicine for creating changein a person's physical, emotional, and mental states." Carol Welch and really stopped to think about it. Since I started this journey in December we have been moving except for when I was knocked down with a cold (which I still do not feel like I am 100% over and am fairly certain it's not a sinus infection but I am being stubborn and don't want to go to the doctor) Anyway back to my random thoughts. Since we started this journey we have worked out daily. It doesn't matter how much I want to be lazy we have made the movement happen and it has created a change in my physical state my jeans are loose and I can physically tell that I am slimming down which means that I am losing the excess that needed to go. My emotional state has improved as well I am not as stressed out at the end of the day. There's no room for stress when you're so physically exhausted that sleep is a treat ROFL!! And mentally I am in a better place. I don't know how to explain that one but I know I am on a healthier path for me and my family. Getting down to play with Roo is so much more fun when I'm not out of breath and again wanting to relax because my stress is high. Nope I am in a better place of mind and it really shows.
B: waffles w/ peach preserves
S: roasted pepper dip w/ 1 serving baked tostitos
L: big beef sub (sandwich hoagie w/ lettuce, roast beef, cheese, tomatos and mustard) w/ carrots
S: apple and string cheese
D: beef and broccoli w/ rice
S: strawberry wafflecake
And then of course there's the workout we did the biggest winner maximize your backside. It was HARDCORE! I love the shred but I am really glad that we're mixing it up now and adding these in because I know that I am out of shape and these are great at showing me just how out of shape I am but I am getting stronger.
Today I woke up and was frustrated when I peeked at the scale. I have been totally 100% focused and I saw a gain granted it was not my weigh in day and I should not have been looking but I have to be honest that it was tough to see it. Hopefully it is gone tomorrow or else D is going to pull the batteries out of the scale until Monday.
I ran across this quote today "Movement is a medicine for creating changein a person's physical, emotional, and mental states." Carol Welch and really stopped to think about it. Since I started this journey in December we have been moving except for when I was knocked down with a cold (which I still do not feel like I am 100% over and am fairly certain it's not a sinus infection but I am being stubborn and don't want to go to the doctor) Anyway back to my random thoughts. Since we started this journey we have worked out daily. It doesn't matter how much I want to be lazy we have made the movement happen and it has created a change in my physical state my jeans are loose and I can physically tell that I am slimming down which means that I am losing the excess that needed to go. My emotional state has improved as well I am not as stressed out at the end of the day. There's no room for stress when you're so physically exhausted that sleep is a treat ROFL!! And mentally I am in a better place. I don't know how to explain that one but I know I am on a healthier path for me and my family. Getting down to play with Roo is so much more fun when I'm not out of breath and again wanting to relax because my stress is high. Nope I am in a better place of mind and it really shows.
B: waffles w/ peach preserves
S: roasted pepper dip w/ 1 serving baked tostitos
L: big beef sub (sandwich hoagie w/ lettuce, roast beef, cheese, tomatos and mustard) w/ carrots
S: apple and string cheese
D: beef and broccoli w/ rice
S: strawberry wafflecake
And then of course there's the workout we did the biggest winner maximize your backside. It was HARDCORE! I love the shred but I am really glad that we're mixing it up now and adding these in because I know that I am out of shape and these are great at showing me just how out of shape I am but I am getting stronger.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
2/3/09 All Day
There are days I think I am in decent shape and then a workout like todays knocks me over and shows me how far I have yet to go. It was a tough one. My favorite show of the Biggest Loser was on tonight and I need to go back and watch it especially one part where Jillian was talking after those who had left came back. There was something about how inches don't matter and it's all dependent on the scale. I really hope I misheard or missed the context because I lose inches before I lose pounds. That's the way I have always been and will probably be the way I am forever. I really need to watch that part again.
B: chocolate oatmeal
S: roast beef rollup
L: ham sandwich
S: cottage cheese and pineapple
D: zesty italian chicken (this was DELISH!!!!! I added a ton of extra spinach and YUMMMMMMM!)
S: cappucino shake
Workout: 30 minute biggest winner cardio kickboxing. OMG this knocked me over. I pushed it and I did it but I hurt now. I am going to get in shape, I am going to make my personal goals, and I am going to wear my prepregnancy jeans out of the house by summer.
Oh yeah a non scale victory. I wore a pair of Dockers today that I had not worn since before Roo arrived. I was THRILLED!
B: chocolate oatmeal
S: roast beef rollup
L: ham sandwich
S: cottage cheese and pineapple
D: zesty italian chicken (this was DELISH!!!!! I added a ton of extra spinach and YUMMMMMMM!)
S: cappucino shake
Workout: 30 minute biggest winner cardio kickboxing. OMG this knocked me over. I pushed it and I did it but I hurt now. I am going to get in shape, I am going to make my personal goals, and I am going to wear my prepregnancy jeans out of the house by summer.
Oh yeah a non scale victory. I wore a pair of Dockers today that I had not worn since before Roo arrived. I was THRILLED!
Monday, February 2, 2009
2/2/09 All Day
Ok I already logged my weigh in and I have had time to think about it all day. I am frustrated that it was a gain. It shouldn't have been but it was. I think part of it was that I did not work out the first part of last week thanks to the cold and I started working out again Wednesday and started hard core doing different things. My BMI is down again and I really know that what I am doing is working. I didn't make my January goal of 5 pounds but I hope I make my February goal of 3. I can and will do this nothing is going to get me off track.
B: apple cinnamon oatmeal. This was DELISH DELISH DELISH! It was oatmeal, 1 fresh apple, cinnamon, and some sweet and low. YUMMMMMERS!!! The only problem I had with it was a certain little girl kept wanting more of mine after she polished hers off. That was solved by cutting another whole apple for her to work on.
S: cottage cheese and pineapple.
L: open faced tropical tuna sandwich w/ 1/2 tbs of potato salad.
S: nachos w/ leftover meat and beans from yesterday. It was still DELISH!
D: fajitas w/ 1 tbs of spanish rice
S: cookie protein shake YUMMERS!
Workouts: We did 30 minutes tonight of Jillian Micahels biggest winner full frontal workout. OUCH!! It HURT and I am going to feel it to the enth of degrees tomorrow I can tell already. I am thrilled!! Mentally I am stronger and physically I am really getting strong. I found two pictures that show where I was last year and where I am now and wow there's a huge difference! I can't wait to see how big the difference is next month.
B: apple cinnamon oatmeal. This was DELISH DELISH DELISH! It was oatmeal, 1 fresh apple, cinnamon, and some sweet and low. YUMMMMMERS!!! The only problem I had with it was a certain little girl kept wanting more of mine after she polished hers off. That was solved by cutting another whole apple for her to work on.
S: cottage cheese and pineapple.
L: open faced tropical tuna sandwich w/ 1/2 tbs of potato salad.
S: nachos w/ leftover meat and beans from yesterday. It was still DELISH!
D: fajitas w/ 1 tbs of spanish rice
S: cookie protein shake YUMMERS!
Workouts: We did 30 minutes tonight of Jillian Micahels biggest winner full frontal workout. OUCH!! It HURT and I am going to feel it to the enth of degrees tomorrow I can tell already. I am thrilled!! Mentally I am stronger and physically I am really getting strong. I found two pictures that show where I was last year and where I am now and wow there's a huge difference! I can't wait to see how big the difference is next month.
2/1/09 Weigh in day
Well I was up .4 this week but for the month of January I lost 3.6 lbs so I am happy. My bmi is also down .7 for the month of January which is huge! I know that with a slight gain this week I will see a good loss next week.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
2/1/09 Part 2
I've already reflected that this is the sixth week we have been doing this and I honestly feel like I am in such a much better place. One thing that was on our minds today was the fact that it was Superbowl Sunday. We aren't that into football and we weren't going to any parties but YOWZERS on how much good food has been advertised on so many pages and I wanted that food or at least I wanted versions of that food. LOL!
B: chocolate oatmeal
S: chicken quesadilla we moved from the recipe a little. We added peppers and onion to make it even better. It was made on 1 tortilla and was really the perfect size for a good snack. Roo even ate a whole one! DELISH!!
L: chicken cheesesteak wrap-there are no words except for out of this world good! DELISH!!
S: ground turkey nachos-DELISH!!! They were made with ff refried beans I think we had 1 tbs each, then some ground turkey, cheese, and baked scoops. Then we put green onion and salsa on top. It was soooooooooooooooooooooooo good!
D: oven baked fried chicken and some homemade mustard potato salad. YUM!
S: fruit shake YUM YUM YUM!
Workouts we did the biggest loser cardio max week 1 workout. It was a really good workout and worked out muscles that I hadn't used in awhile. Can you tell we're alternating workouts now? I think tomorrow we'll do another Jillian brand workout. We'll see but we will be getting a workout in. :)
B: chocolate oatmeal
S: chicken quesadilla we moved from the recipe a little. We added peppers and onion to make it even better. It was made on 1 tortilla and was really the perfect size for a good snack. Roo even ate a whole one! DELISH!!
L: chicken cheesesteak wrap-there are no words except for out of this world good! DELISH!!
S: ground turkey nachos-DELISH!!! They were made with ff refried beans I think we had 1 tbs each, then some ground turkey, cheese, and baked scoops. Then we put green onion and salsa on top. It was soooooooooooooooooooooooo good!
D: oven baked fried chicken and some homemade mustard potato salad. YUM!
S: fruit shake YUM YUM YUM!
Workouts we did the biggest loser cardio max week 1 workout. It was a really good workout and worked out muscles that I hadn't used in awhile. Can you tell we're alternating workouts now? I think tomorrow we'll do another Jillian brand workout. We'll see but we will be getting a workout in. :)
2/1/09 Part 1
I just posted our week 6 menu and I had to stop and go WOW we've been doing this for 6 weeks. For 6 weeks we have really refocused and are moving forward with this lifestyle. I really can't imagine going back to where we were just 7 weeks ago. We were talking yesterday after our free day how much more special it was to go out and eat when it's not a more regular occurence. It is so nice to be able to cook the food that hits the cravings here at home.
I also cannot wait until Farmer Markets start appearing so we can get more fresh veggies around here. Sam's does do a great job with veggies but there's just something about the straight out of the garden veggies that really hits the spot.
January is also over which means that our first month of cutting back on everything is also over and I have to say that we were successful. We only went out to eat 3 times this month which is a huge cut back for us. There was no eating out at lunches either. Dennis might have once or twice because of team lunches but I know that I didn't. Our biggest charge was from tests I had at the hospital in December that should be refunded to our account soon seeing as how we were very nicely overcharged. No comment on how aggravated I am with that one. I am really thrilled with the thought that our car will be paid off by the end of the year especially since we just bought it in September. I hate car payments! I am so excited that I have already found my nephews gifts for the year now if I don't change my mind we will be in a good place. Last year for Christmas I totally changed what I was going to get them and with as much as Roo loves the items I really hope the boys do as much. I am hoping that I can get the rest of the families gifts for the year done soon so that I can have one thing off my mind if something happens with our jobs which is definitely much more on the front of our minds since Friday.
I also cannot wait until Farmer Markets start appearing so we can get more fresh veggies around here. Sam's does do a great job with veggies but there's just something about the straight out of the garden veggies that really hits the spot.
January is also over which means that our first month of cutting back on everything is also over and I have to say that we were successful. We only went out to eat 3 times this month which is a huge cut back for us. There was no eating out at lunches either. Dennis might have once or twice because of team lunches but I know that I didn't. Our biggest charge was from tests I had at the hospital in December that should be refunded to our account soon seeing as how we were very nicely overcharged. No comment on how aggravated I am with that one. I am really thrilled with the thought that our car will be paid off by the end of the year especially since we just bought it in September. I hate car payments! I am so excited that I have already found my nephews gifts for the year now if I don't change my mind we will be in a good place. Last year for Christmas I totally changed what I was going to get them and with as much as Roo loves the items I really hope the boys do as much. I am hoping that I can get the rest of the families gifts for the year done soon so that I can have one thing off my mind if something happens with our jobs which is definitely much more on the front of our minds since Friday.
Week 6 Menu
Well it's a new week and time for a new menu. If anyone ever wants any of these recipes please let me know!
Sunday:
B: chocolate oatmeal
S: chicken quesadilla
L: chicken cheesesteak wrap
S: ground turkey nachos
D: baked fried chicken and potato salad
S: fruit shake
Monday:
B:apple cinnamon oatmeal
S: ground turkey nacho (leftovers)
L: Tropical tuna sandwich
S: cottage cheese and apple
D: fajitas
S: cookie shake
Tuesday:
B: turkey bacon melt
S: roast beef roll ups
L: turkey and cheese big sandwich w/ carrots
S: cottage cheese and mandarin oranges
D: zesty italian chicken
S: cappucino shake
Wednesday:
B: cottage cheese and fruit parfair
S: roasted red pepper dip w/ baked chips
L: big roast beef sandwich w/ carrots
S: apple and string cheese
D: beef and broccoli
S: strawberry wafflecake
Thursday:
B: english muffin w/ preserves
S: open facd roast beef sandwich
L: ranch chicken salad
S: tuna and celery sticks
D: chicken enchiladas
S: banana foster style
Friday:
B: banana cream of wheat
S: apple and string cheese
L: sandwich wrap w/ carrots
S: blueberry blend
D: chopped steak
S: chocolate pudding
Saturday:
B: broccoli and cheddar frittata
S: cinnamon apples
L: ranch chicken salad
S: texas caviar
D: teriyaki salmon kabobs
S: cappucino shake
Sunday:
B: chocolate oatmeal
S: chicken quesadilla
L: chicken cheesesteak wrap
S: ground turkey nachos
D: baked fried chicken and potato salad
S: fruit shake
Monday:
B:apple cinnamon oatmeal
S: ground turkey nacho (leftovers)
L: Tropical tuna sandwich
S: cottage cheese and apple
D: fajitas
S: cookie shake
Tuesday:
B: turkey bacon melt
S: roast beef roll ups
L: turkey and cheese big sandwich w/ carrots
S: cottage cheese and mandarin oranges
D: zesty italian chicken
S: cappucino shake
Wednesday:
B: cottage cheese and fruit parfair
S: roasted red pepper dip w/ baked chips
L: big roast beef sandwich w/ carrots
S: apple and string cheese
D: beef and broccoli
S: strawberry wafflecake
Thursday:
B: english muffin w/ preserves
S: open facd roast beef sandwich
L: ranch chicken salad
S: tuna and celery sticks
D: chicken enchiladas
S: banana foster style
Friday:
B: banana cream of wheat
S: apple and string cheese
L: sandwich wrap w/ carrots
S: blueberry blend
D: chopped steak
S: chocolate pudding
Saturday:
B: broccoli and cheddar frittata
S: cinnamon apples
L: ranch chicken salad
S: texas caviar
D: teriyaki salmon kabobs
S: cappucino shake
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