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I went back and looked at my past video's and realized that I've said this same thing before!! But this time, I'm going to be dedicated to recording daily as much as possible! Boy, I need to color my hair! LOL!...Am I really hungry?
It's 11:31 and I have the urge to go see what is leftover from a management meeting this morning. The leftovers are usually placed in the kitchen for all to help themselves. I just finished my RL shake (which was YUMMY!), but I just noticed that I was wondering is there are any bagels leftover from the meeting. SOOOO, I'm taking a minute to acknowledge this feeling/thought, and actually conciously contemplate if it's really...Another food log...
I haven't been doing too good with the dinner portion of my daily planning. Everything just seems to get away from me, and before I know it, it's later in the evening, and by that time, we just make what is quick and easy. Part of my issue is that now with only Juan and I in the home, I feel like I really need to eat what he makes so as not to waste food. And when I make something, he normally doesn't eat it, or he will and then...Daily food log/blog - 09202011
I'm surprised with how many calories are in the EFL Sesame Stir Fry! That 's according to My Fitness Pal, so I'm not sure how accurate that it. But wow!! I really, really have to get out and run, or jump on the treadmill. I MUST get moving, and also start collecting pledges for the HS scholarships I wanted to start. Now that my daughter is off at college, I realize that it really IS true that every little bit helps.&...Food log for Thursday, Sept. 15
I will be going out to lunch today with a coworker. haven't decided where we are going, but I will update my log with that information. For dinner, I do plan to make the Sesame Stir Fry from EFL. I have to add the data into My Fitness Pal to get the nutrition information, so that is why it's not listed below. Did not work out this morning, so I will be doing UB weights and some ab work. Tomorrow, will be runnin...Updated Food log for Wednesday, September 14
Actual Food LogSeptember 14, 2011FoodsCaloriesCarbsFatProteinCholestSodiumSugarsFiberMid morning snackOscar Mayer - Turkey & American Cheese Lunchable W/ Out Oreos, 1 pkg24018g12g12g45mg745mg5g1gLunchBasha - Premium Hommus - Original, 1 oz (2 Tablespoons)704g6g2g0mg105mg1g1gOscar Mayer - Deli Style - Turkey Breast - Smoked Thin Sliced, 3 slices (51g)231g0g4g10mg230mg0g0gOscar Meyer Deli Fresh - Sliced Ham - 98% Fat Free, 3 slices230g1g5g13mg3...Time to get back down to business...
Well, this SSC didn't go as planned. No excuses...I should have just taken each day as it came and do the best I can. I think I feel into the mindset that I have ALL summer, and before I knew it, summer has pretty much passed me by. As I posted in our Without Ravioli group, I was much more successful when I was getting up at 5 a.m. and completed my workout, blogged and connected with my group, and had my food plan for the ...Feeling pretty good!
It really makes such a HUGE difference in my attitude when I actually plan my meals and exercise. The feeling of being in control really takes a lot of stress away. Yay!! Alicia and I went walking through our fav cemetary yesterday for about an hour. Covered a 5k!!! The weather was perfect!! AND we saw a doe and her fawn watching us as we walked by. It was great...well, except for the smelly, dead skunk w...Food log
Well, here is today's planned food log. Alicia and I will be going for an hour long walk through the cemetary today, so I still have to add those calories into my menu. I did not have enough time to pack a morning meal, or have breakfast. And I will probably add something more to dinner since I don't want to be below my allotted calorie level. This week, alicia and I will be starting week nine (the last week) of the Couch ...Boy, I forgot how running whips your tail!!!
I swear, since we've been running regularly, I have been sleeping like a baby at night! I get so whupped from running. But I feel energized, and just lighter and happier in spirit. That's is a wonderful thing! Tonight we are going walking through our famous hilly cemetary! I think we are doing an hour of walking. Maybe Juan will want to go riding bikes tonight. I love riding at night when it's nice and co...Going running today!! Yay!!!
We had FIT club last night, and even though it's "just a walking dvd" it kicked my tail. Alicia was surprised when I walked out of the building to see that my tshirt neckline was all sweaty! That made me feel good. We did 45 minutes of brisk walking which really encompasses some kicking, knee lifts, light running back and forth, plus the arm bands to work the chest, back and arms. It was great! Tonight we a...Another day...a win...kinda....
Well, today I woke up so late. I should have packed my meals the night before, but figured that i would be up at six so no problem. But nooooo!!!!! I woke up at eight, and had to be to work by eight thirty. Didn't get there till almost nine! So there you go...my meals weren't what they should have been. I did have FIT Club after work. We did a walking DVD and completed three miles according to it. S...Finally!!! A food log!!
I must say that I'm already feeling successful for having planned my meals, and packed my food for the day. It just gives me a sense of control, instead of the feeling of being at the whim of the universe! LOL! Going running today after work. It's gonna be a short, intense run through the cemetary, which has a LOT of hills! Alicia and I did so great with our STRAIGHT 28 minute run on Friday!! I can't wait to do ...Half way through my SSC restart...
Well, the weeks sure do fly super fast! Today, I'm due for pics and stats. I am not looking foward to it. I have gained almost seven pounds since my restart. I don't know why I'm not buckling down. I know it's all about what I'm eating. I have been running, and finally was able to run a straight 25 minutes...no walking at all. But the elation of that accomplishment was washed away when I jumped on the sca...Week 2 of SSC Restart
Well, I've been doing pretty good with my workouts. Nutrition, on the other hand, has been tough since we have run into a rough patch with funds. OUr electricity was cut off last wednesday, and we were able to get it turned on by late Friday. I had to borrow a lot of money to be able to get it back on, which means comes payday next Tuesday, we'll have barely any money left over for food. Right now, we are scrimping and get...End of week four of SSC...
I must admit that I'm a bit disappointed in myself for not making more progress these first four weeks of the SSC. What with all the planning, and running around for Anita's open house, then taking her to freshman orientation at Ferris, which is two hours away...I pretty much caved, and ate what was convenient. I have been running, but not as consistently as I want. We did have FIT club at work Tues and Thurs, and it was f...Yeah, a bit disappointed!
Well, no one showed up for FIT club yesterday. I waited for 20 minutes, in my workout clothes, and NADA!!! Yeah, I am disappointed, but I will try again tomorrow! Hopefully, I get at least one person. I think I'll keep trying for a couple of weeks, but if I still don't get any participants, then I'm throwing in the towel. But I hate to admit because I was pretty irritated last night because of this, yet again, ...I am still here!
It's been a crazy week. So glad for this new week. Ready to get down to business with this SSC. I was so looking forward to following Bill's 5/25 plan. But at the moment, I am going to follow another schedule. Since I am trying to prepare for a half marathon in September, I will have to put in some major running time until then to prepare. Plus, the place that I work at has asked me if I would be willing to re-...Well, time to refocus, and get'r DUN!!!
I realized that I"m just spending too much time worrying about whether or not I'm being fair to other people, and what will the family think of me because I'm ready to walk away. The thing is, I really don't want to give up on us! I just don't know what else to do! I have to break the pattern, and show him that I'm serious about the drinking. I will not tolerate it anymore! I spoke with him last night on the phon...I just want to go to sleep!!!!
You know, it seems like it never fails. Right when I start thinking that everything is working out, that things are supposed to be the way they're meant to be, something happens, and I am left feeling like a fool, an idiot. I just finished emailing Anita (Atwin) telling her how great things were going between Juan and I since he's moved back home about three weeks ago. Maybe I had unknowingly put my blinders on, and didn't want t...
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