LONG WORKOUT-20 MINUTES, TWICE A WEEK
Ab crunch-1 x 60
Hip extension-2 x 100
Ab crunch-1 x 60
Butt crunch-2 x100
Plies-1 x 10
Wide Squat-2 x 15
Plies-1 x 10
Wide Squat w/ Rotation-2 x 15
SHORT WORKOUT 10 MINUTES, 3 TIMES A WEEK
Ab crunch-1 x 60
Hip extension-2 x 100
Ab crunch-1 x 60
Butt crunch-2 x100
Yay! Had a good but stressful week! BD was great on Thursday (which was my most stressful day)–I felt so great afterward. Friday was awesome-took a break from exercise & had my fave restaurant tortilla chips & queso for dinner! Not good carb wise, but it’s exactly what I wanted.
Today I got in a good Zumba & calla workout & DH & DK worked out, too!
Haven’t checked my weight today. I’m gonna give it a rest for a few days & just go by how my clothes feel. My abs are toning up really well & my thighs are getting solid thanks to all those squats at bd!!
Baking a cake for hubby’s bday today. Weather is beautiful. 
Ex: Zumba 25 minutes, bd 10 minutes, Calla abs, hips & plies
Had a really good day! Felt good, but got kinda sleepy this afternoon around noon!
Took off for a jog/walk around track for about 30 minutes. Then, came home & did Zumba & bd for 30 minutes.
I just loooove that stuff!
I’ve gained a pound-up to 129. But my pants fit so loose today. I don’t know–I kind of like this weight range. Not skinny, but not fat, either.
Oh, well! As long as my clothes fit ok & I’m toned, I should be happy!!
Let’s rock today! Feel good this morning again! Nice & cold out here!
Breathe & have compassion today–don’t stress over the small stuff. The sun always rises!
I kind of have a long day ahead, but it will be ok! Got a good lunch packed, got my tennis shoes for after work–all set!
Weight-128 (that’s ok, too! Slowly, but surely!).
ETA: Did ok til I ate a pack of M&Ms, a donut stick, a bowl of mac & cheese & a pack of Swiss rolls!! WTF???
Soooo, I’m thinking that I’ve tried to stay on induction too long. I do induction, but wind up cheating a few times a week. Think I’d do better to do a steadier maintenance plan. Hmmmm.
And why do I always eat more when I exercise??? Oh, well–gotta hop back on this wagon.
I loooove DST!! I’m ready by 6:30 this morning & feel great–unheard of, lol!!
Dressing comfy & it’s cold outside. I’m ready to rock this week. Breathe & have compassion.
Let’s goooo!
ETA: Had a good day. Walked 30 min after work & did 25 minutes of zumba & bd at home.
Tomorrow is a calla day!
Beautiful day today!!! Cool & super sunny!! Woke up feeling great! This DST is the one I like!
Made some really good soup today (tomato/spinach) and got my workout room all cleaned up & organized.
DH cooked a great breakfast this morning, too.
Yesterday’s workout was so much fun and went by so fast.
Stayed up really late last night, but I woke up so nicely.
Might go for a good walk today since it’s so pretty.
Need to iron my clothes and get some stuff made for lunch.
We have a holiday coming up soon, so yay!!
ETA: Walked around cemetery w/DH, DK & DDog! Such a nice afternoon!
Ok, so I did great this week–felt good, ate clean, got some exercise, stayed organized–and then Friday I caved in to sugar!! I ate some choc chip cookies, some frosting, Fritos–ugh!! But I guess that’s ok for Halloween.
One thing I’ve noticed–I reaaally crave tortillas & queso on Friday nights, so I should plan to have that instead of eating other junk.
I looooove bd and I loooove DDR & dance workouts. Breaking a sweat is awesome. It’s just getting motivated to do the darn thing, lol! I showed my belly at bd class for the first time. It wasn’t as awful as I thought it would be.
I am starting to feel like getting serious about losing these last 5-7 pounds. I am looking at getting to 123 by Thanksgiving (of course, I’ll eat it up then!), but I think that’s doable for 19 days. Eat clean for 5 days a week & exercise 4 times a week should do it.
ETA: 3 scrambled eggs, w/cheese & a small piece of keilbasa
Workout: Home zumba 34 minutes, bd 10 minutes
So today and yesterday both rocked. Good classes and felt great. I won’t be wearing my pointy flats any time soon again, though–boots are so much more comfortable!!
Wore my skinny jeans today.
Took a day off from exercise yesterday, but I’ll do my calla workout in a little while and maybe some DDR.
Went to bed late last night and really felt it this morning–think it’s too much caffeine!
Weather is SO nice!!!
Still haven’t started TOM–guess it’s just stress, but I actually feel pretty good.
Felt hella good today! Got to wear a new skirt (juniors size 7) and I managed to get in a 25 minute walk and short Calla workout, too.
Gonna go bust out some DDR in a minute and then make lunch stuff.
Some days life is so good.
Weight this morning–128. I feel a million times better today. Last night, around 10, I wanted to eat one of the cream cheese frosted brownies DH brought home (along with a pack of donut sticks!). But I resisted and boy, am I glad. I just relaxed in the hot tub & went to bed instead.
It’s so pretty and sunny today–I might try to take some sun in a minute–even thought it’s a little cool.
I’m going to do my long Calla workout and 30 minutes of DDR today.
I hope the weather gets cold this week so I can wear my new sweaters!
I need to iron some clothes and get my lunch stuff sorted out, too.
Just 2 weeks and 2 days til we get a holiday for vet’s day! Yay!!!
Update: 127. Did Calla workout outside & took sun–felt great!!!
After feeling so great earlier this week, it went downhill pretty fast. Wednesday I felt so bloated and ill. Thursday–even worse. I gave in to some fierce chocolate cravings, too. Friday was the same. I made it to bd class Thursday at the last minute, but I felt so sluggish. It’s hard to feel sensual and graceful when you feel awful.
Still haven’t started TOM. I don’t know what’s up with that-stress or something else? I hope it’s stress.
I have to decide today to get it back together–because this is a slippery slope. I can give up or I can truck on.
If I can make it through the weekend eating clean and getting in two workouts where I sweat, I think I might feel better. I don’t know where these cravings are coming from, but they are tough. I think I need to take a few trips to the tanning bed, too–no sun makes me feel slow.
This is a good time for me to go back and read old posts–gotta get some inspiration.
ETA: I did just that and found that I had a lack of motivation this time last year. Bump that! I went and did my own Zumba for 20 minutes and DDR for 30 minutes–broke a big ol’ sweat and feel better. Got a pt test–won’t do it til tomorrow and won’t worry about it til then. Went & got some skirts (cute!) and sweaters at thrift shop. Gotta make some lemonade out of this lemony situation!
Checked weight after workout–128.
That’s all I can say. I’m bloated and miserable. Cravings out the wazoo. Feel like a slug. Just want to lay down and sleep for a few days. Stressed out.
Thank god tomorrow is Friday. I plan to sleep a lot this weekend. 
This Monday morning is COLD! Wow!
I’m glad my stuff is all ready so I can take it a bit slow this morning. Coffee is gooood.
Today I will breathe and be compassionate–that’s my order.
ETA: Had a good day and I wore some clothes that were really comfy and warm. Had a great lunch thanks to being prepared. And I went to a dance-aerobic class with mom and sweated like crazy for an hour and a half! It was a lot of fun and a lot of hard work.
I hope I sleep well tonight. I also hope I have a good day tomorrow. We have three long weeks ahead until the next holiday. I guess I should look at it like this: I now have a four-day work week ahead of me, lol!
I think I might go to a tasting event with a friend tomorrow.
Last day of fall break. Sunny and cool, natch. I’ve had a great one, though so I can’t complain!
Did the long Calla workout yesterday–and I feel it today. Went to the fam function & ate waaay too many carby stuff, but I was also freezing, so I’m giving myself that.
Today, I’m cleaning, organizing and prepping for work. I am determined to get my clothes all ironed for the week!
I applied for a pt job at a local store–I think a few months of stocking or whatever would be ok for some extra cash. Nothing to lose there.
Had another rough night of no-sleep. I sweated like crazy and it was really cold in the house, so I don’t know what’s up there. Ugh.
ETA: House cleaned. Laundry done. Clothes ironed. Egg salad, cauliflower casserole, spinach dip & lc tortillas made.
I just have to breathe & practice that compassion and I have many opportunities to do that.
Do not drink coffee before bed! So cold last night & it seemed like such a perfect thing to do. Ugh.
I had the worst night of sleep that I can remember in a long time. Woke up around 10.
Need to get some grocery stuff for my lunches and get my clothes ironed. Work starts back Monday.
It’s so nice & cool, now. Have to fluff up those sweaters! Looks like high 60s, low 70s for next week, though–wish it would just stay cool for a while so I can get my wardrobe figured out!
Spending some time with fam this evening at a function in the old neighborhood–that’ll be fun!
So I need to remember to practice compassion & find my breathe this coming week. 2009 will be out of here before you know it and I want to keep myself rooted.
Eating pretty clean–I did munch on a few chips last night–but I stopped myself soon. My tummy was feeling kind of weird. Took some ACV & felt better.
ETA: Did the long Calla workout. Go me!
Slept til 8 this morning, stepped outside and it’s cooold. Yay! It’s also not raining–yay!
This is the last weekday of fall break. Gotta enjoy it!
Took a belly-dance class last night and loved it. Was more of a core workout than I thought. I like the instructor a lot. I’m glad I’ll be learning that each week.
So glad I’m not at work. When we go back, we’ll have 4 weeks til Thanksgiving and only three after that til Christmas. Wow–the holidays are coming!
Might do a med walk today.
126.5 this morning!
Well, it’s raining again! It’s stopped for now & I hope it stays that way! I need a pretty day!
Going to lunch w/mom today–yay! Will be good to spend some time with her.
Call me crazy, but drinkin ACV the past few days has really helped with pre-TOM! I am amazed. It tastes so nasty, but it works.
Cut some bangs in my hair–feels like freedom!! Can’t afford the hairdresser right now, so I watched some youtube videos and did it myself.
Did a quick Calla routine:
Abs-50
Hip ex-2 x 100
Butt crunches-2×100
Plies-20
I plan on eating a salad for lunch. I’ll eat the rest of my mps, chicken & slaw tonight. That’s about it!
*I went to bed earlier last night (10:30)–I did listen to a dharma talk on my Ipod, but I fell asleep pretty well. So, yay!
*I set my alarm for 7:15 am. I woke up to it, but it was raining, so I settled back to sleep til 10 am & woke up feeling great, so yay!
* didn’t eat the cupcakes hubby brought home last night. I made some almond flour/VCO brownies instead, but I decided to not eat them, so yay!
*Drank some ACV w/water–it was nasty, but it flushes out the bloat, so yay!
*I’m in pre-TOM mode, but the ACV is helping a lot, so yay!
*I snuck on the scale–and I’m at 127–that’s damage I can work with, so yay!
*I tried my new ridiculously expensive makeup yesterday and it looks great, so yay!
Even though it’s raining and I would desperately love to have a glorious, sunny fall day, I’m super glad I got back with the program yesterday. It pays to do the right thing!
I have lc brownies, mock tater salad, ham dip & chicken soup to last me today and tomorrow. I have my Calla vids and am going to do a short routine and then try out my new tension band today.
I may settle in with a good book or movie after while it’s raining. Might keep the coffee pot running all day, too!
I could use a fill-in, but I’ll just paint my nails myself to keep them going until Friday or Saturday. I think I might get some bangs, too.
I’m so grateful I don’t have to work this week!
ETA: Went for walk in cemetery w/DK.
I did ok yesterday–then I had tortilla chips & dip–ok, not so bad.
Then I had a piece of chocolate cake. That should’ve been the end of it right there.
But then I stayed up and ate cauliflower casserole AND like 3 packs of swiss rolls!!! NOT GOOD!
Stayed up too late again. That’s a huge part of the problem. Big, big, big.
Ate some cauli-cass today. I’m starting to feel a bit hungry again. I’d love to have some chicken soup–that would be heavenly.
Need to do some Calla in a bit. Just do it!
ETA: Calla:
plies 2×10 (the right way–boy did i feel it)
hip extensions 2x 100
butt crunches 2x 100
ab crunches 2×50, 1×25
I’m not giving up.
ETA2: Ate a small bowl of chicken soup & hot ham dip.
Tummy feels better after taking some ACV last night and this morning. Eating clean helped. I almost broke down and had a piece of chocolate pie–but I resisted!!
Had a great walk–weather was beautiful.
Raining today. Going to see a friend & eat at Cracker Barrel–have to be careful on that one!
Feeling pretty good and present.
2 tomato pieces from fried green tomato (no breading)
2 bowls Green Power Soup
EX: 30 minute walking meditation
GREEN POWER SOUP RECIPE:
1 CAN CHICKEN
4 CUPS WATER
2 CANS CHICKEN BROTH
3 PKS MISO SOUP W/TOFU
1 PKG SPINACH
I CAN MUSHROOMS
1 CUP EDAMAME
1 ONION, CHOPPED
SESAME OIL
SOY SAUCE
PEPPER
BRING TO A BOIL
Sunday–
For me! MUST DO THIS:
EAT CLEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAN!!!
THIS WEEK–IT HAS GOT TO BE DONE!! I can do it, I can do it, lol! No more long nights!
Not going to weigh until Friday. I’m going to add in getting up at 5 am to the drill. Hopefully that will make me sleepier at night.
FALL BREAK PLANS:
1. Eat clean (back to writing down the plate & prepping meals)
2. Up at 5 am, bed by 10 pm. No playing on the comp til midnight!
3. Calla!
4. Walk 20 minutes every day!
5. Meditate every day for 10 minutes.
Schedule should look something like this:
5 am-wake/meditate
5:15-walk
5:40-coffee time
6-Calla routine
6:15-shower/chores
7-coffee time
7:30-Prep meals/breakfast
8:30-Yoga
9-Outside time
9:30-11-FREE TIME
11-Lunch
11:30-1-FREE TIME
1-Breathing meditation
1:10-4-FREE TIME
4-Walking meditation
4:20-Prep meal
5-Dinner
6-8-FREE TIME
8-shower/meditate
10 pm-BED
When work starts back:
5 am-wake/meditate
5:15-coffee time
5:40-Calla routine
6-shower/dress/chores
7-Leave for work
7:45-Walking meditation
8:15-WORK
9-Breathing meditation
9:20-11:26-WORK
11:26-11:45-LUNCH
11:45-3:20-WORK
3:20-Walking meditation
4-Go home/relax
5-Prep meal
6-Dinner
7-8:45-FREE TIME
8:45-shower/meditate
9:15-10-FREE TIME
10 pm-BED
128. Ugh.
How did that happen? Well, let me tell you–it comes from a week of stress with having to do things for hours after a full workday (open house, Mgy, working a game) and then staying up waaaay too late (going to bed at 11 means I don’t go to sleep til about 12 or 1) and not getting my clothes ironed, lunches made so I wind up running around late for work AND a week of morning duty added on top of that. PLUS, little exercise!
I let stress get to me. I ate junk like swiss rolls, fries and crap that I have no business eating. One thing about a lc wol–you have got to have your stuff together or you will pay. Not having things I can eat at work means I starve til I wind up pigging out or I just eat crap I shouldn’t.
So, it’s back to the lab again, for me. The good news is I took today (Friday) off and have a week of fall break to get myself back together. Thank GOD! This past week was just a blur of busyness and I think I was still stressing from the week before.
I need to move and do Calla more. I walked two days this past week at work and did Calla once. If I could just get that to three or four days a week again, I’d be ok.
I have to eat clean–and I typically will if I have my food made and ready to go AND if I don’t stay up too late (being tired makes me eat more). I haven’t had VCO in about two months–need to start that again.
I’m also getting paaale–miss my beloved sun. A tan can hide a multitude of sins.
I have to NOT drink so many sodas–I got myself stuck in sitches where that’s all I had and those bubbles make me bloat so badly. I didn’t drink enough water for the past week or so–that wasn’t good either.
So the to do list is:
1. Eat clean
2. Exercise 3-4 days a week–calla & walking
3. VCO once a day
4. Drink non-carbonated stuff
5. Go to bed on time!
6. Prepare–clothes, lunches, etc.
I got some pants & shirts at a thrift store–now, the pants range from size 6 to 0. Two pair fit me ok, even this heavy (the sixes). The fours are doable but really tight. The 0 was just a mistake. The shirts all fit fine.
But trying on stuff wasn’t too enjoyable with the extra weight. I have a fat roll on my tummy that is proof of the past week (stupid cortisol stress!!).
I know what I have to do though–just do it!
Going to the Ham for a concert and to STN. That is something to look forward to!
Had to go to Montgomery last night to see some family that was in a wreck. Had open house Monday night. I am sooooo worn out. Whew! Ready for this week to get the heck out of here!!!
Went for a walk for about 23 minutes after work just to take the edge off. I have missed bringing lunch since I have morning duty all week and I am SOOOO miserable cause it throws my schedule off so badly.
Tummy’s feeling a bit wonky & bloated thanks to those stupid SF choc chips–ugh. Need to get this house clean and get my clothes ironed. Need new clothes that actually fit & are ok for work. Need to do some Calla.
Lots of need to going on!!
Oh, I need to start taking VCO again. The weather has turned so nice & cool, but I miss taking sun.
On a positive note, fall break is just a week and two days away!!
Sunday’s here & I have had a great weekend! Parties galore, but I did ok!
Too much champagne last night, but that’s ok. After a week of eating clean, I got down to 123.5. Wooot!
I just want to focus on Calla & toning it all up.
Have a long work week ahead, but I’m going to keep the younguns busy as heck so there’s no time for drama.
Just two more weeks until fall break! Yay!
First, I’m off. I had to take time off to take DK to the doc for a checkup. I’m so glad to be away from the nuthouse for a little while. This week has been incredibly stressful. I don’t think I could’ve taken another minute of drama today. Kids are acting just horribly.
It feels so good to be somewhere quiet. I just have to hang on for two more days of this yucky week. Next week, I’m going to have some things planned that will keep the kids super busy so they won’t have any time to get wild.
I checked the weight–129!!! Wow–that one binge put 4 pounds on me!! I’m in the midst of TOM, but still. That is a big, fat lesson learned!
I’ve eaten clean though. Have to get back to where I was.
Monday, I did Calla in the p.m. I did it again Tues morning and then came home so stressed that I did t-mill for 15 minutes and more Calla that evening.
I did Calla this morning, too. It feels a lot better to exercise. I have about an hour before I have to get DK, so I might just do some more Calla and walk before I go. I could actually see how my legs and abs have gotten mushier since August. Ugh!!!
EDIT: 6 pm I was 126. Grrrrrrrr. This crazy body!!!
Sunday–I’m feeling much better. Went to a baby shower yesterday and you should know, those things are a minefield in terms of food.
I ate some chicken salad and tomatoes in ranch. That was good. I ate a small piece of cake, too. That wasn’t so good.
But I didn’t give up! Came home and made mock mac and cheese with tofu and just ate two small helpings for dinner. That was it. And today I feel much, much better. Yesterday, I was so heavy and uncomfortable that I didn’t even want to move.
It’s still raining. Sigh. I’m going to clean the house today (to work up a sweat) and then do a Calla routine. Also need to get some clothes ironed for next week and make some mock tater salad, so I can hit the hay early tonight. Boy, this weekend is flying by!
It has been raining for more than a week, now. I am OVER it!! Aaaaaaagh! I finally get in the mood to go walk and I can’t. No taking sun–sun is nowhere to be found.
This is why you have to take advantage of things when they are there for you. Lesson one!
Lesson two–the remedy is simple. Get on that t-mill and walk! Pop in for a t-bed visit or use one of those lotion tans. Just have to get your arse in gear and do it!
But here’s the big lesson three–crap food ain’t worth it. I am PMSing like a bear (thanks, cheap BP). Thursday and yesterday, I wanted–I craved nothing but junk! And I caved in. Bags of chips, swiss rolls, a candy bar, a thick cheeseburger, a sandwich on white bread, a milkshake and fries!!!!
TOTAL SETBACK. It’s like every low-carb option I had, I rejected. I know what the problem was.
I was truly craving a real piece of dessert–like a good restaurant piece of chocolate cake–and some Mexican restaurant tortilla chips with queso dip. I wanted restaurant food.
I could have gotten take-out, since I was too tired to get up and go to one–but instead, I pigged out on whatever I could find at home (which did NOT satisfy that craving) and I wound up grabbing fast food (which also did NOT satisfy me) and made myself and my tummy absolutely miserable.
If you are truly craving something in particular and a low-carb option isn’t going to satisfy your mean desire, you should either-SUCK IT UP or go get exactly what you want. End of that lesson.
Now, the aftermath. There will be at least a week of damage control to do. Hit that t-mill, do the Calla, eat clean, get sleep, avoid the stress monsters, plan and make meals I like. Find some balance.
I had reached a point of maintenance. Even though I had a goal of 123, I was just three pounds away and had found that I could eat something off-plan about twice a week without damage. I let myself get off-balance, though and that’s where the trouble was.
I have a wedding, a film premiere and two parties to go to next weekend. So the payback starts NOW! I’m motivated to find some balance.
P.S. I’m not even going to THINK about stepping on that scale until Wednesday. I know better.
Had a good day–still super busy! I don’t think it’ll slow down until this week’s over. But that’s ok!
Took a walk during planning and took another one after work. Trying to move a little during the day!
I need to be hitting that Calla at least three times a week–so far, I managed it about twice. Don’t want to lose my abs!
My pants are still too loose after about two hours of wear. All that bending and stuff!
Compassion–that is a tough one!! I’m managing ok, but the kids are just too wild to handle this week!
Have been hitting the hay earlier–that helps when I get up so early.
Anyway, made some mock potato salad and it is deeeeelish! Yummy! Weight is 126.
After a fitful night’s sleep, I feel pretty good today! I’m so excited, too! I finally found some of the lc stuff that I’d been looking for! Can’t wait to make some more treats. The tofu mac and the slaw were so good. Actually makes me pumped about cooking.
Wore my skinny jeans today! They are super comfortable.
That’s about it. Will do some Calla tonight and must get my clothes ironed for the week (ugh).
(Saturday) Hmmmm. After watching that fluid intake, I think I’ve found a happy medium. Don’t drink quite as much during the day, but hydrate well at night. Maybe? I don’t think 1 liter of fluid is enough for a work day. It’s fine for laying around the house when you’re sick, but I think a little more is required for most days. But, I don’t think over 2 liters is needed.
I’m in love with lc cake in a cup. Microwave style! Boy, does that satisfy those pre-TOM cravings.
About clothes:
I got some skinny black jeans the other day. Now, at first, I tried on clothes in the misses section. I mean, that’s the section I’m supposed to shop in, right?
Well, I found out quickly that it wasn’t. All my stuff came from the juniors section. The jeans were a junior size 7. And they are really cute! Snug and skinny, 80s style fit with a bit of a lower waist. I love them!
I am seriously going to have to get some work pants, though. I wore a pair of my old pants the other day and it was pretty comical. The crotch hung down and the butt looked like a giant, empty bag.
Size 6 and 7 jeans are fine, but pants–I have no luck with. I even got into a pair of 4’s, but they are a little snug. I’m really picky about the kind of pants I like to wear. I don’t like them to be too flowy, but I don’t want them to be too tight, either. I think I’m just an in-between size right now. At 115, I wore size 3 & 4 easily. But at 126.5, I’m not a real size yet. Ah, the confusion!
Casual day Friday, so I’m ready early. Feeling much better after a good night’s sleep.
Made some lunch stuff, so my tummy will be happy.
I was 127 this morning–up, down, up, down, lol.
I’m looking forward to a calm, relaxing weekend.
That’s about it.
EDIT: I’m home and WHEW what a day! These bones are tired!! Hot bath and a blanket are in order!
Out to the maaaaax. Ugh! Been working overtime way too much. So glad tomorrow is freaking FRIDAY!
Need to do Calla tonight (did it yesterday for 1st time in a while).
Fluid experiment went ok–I did pretty well. BUT, I botched things up with PIE and sushi on Monday night and then FRIES on Tuesday and I’m STILL paying for it.
Need to get to sleep early again tonight. That always helps.
Tomorrow, I will NOT work so much. Need to cruise a little.
Got some really cute boots and some jackets that are so adorable. But I can’t afford to go over 128 anymore. Didn’t find pants for work and I really, really, need some.
That’s about it.
Labor Day–yay!
So yesterday, I wound up drinking about 1 liter total of fluid (not counting food fluid). I’m 125 today and that’s after eating steak and lc choc cake last night (which is soooo good).
Observations: Tummy’s flatter and I feel better this morning. But yesterday I did feel wonky for about 3 hours in the afternoon–it might have just been hunger, though. I sipped on water until dinner and I didn’t drink a lot during dinner like I normally do.
Today is day two of my little experiment. If I get that wonky feeling again, I know I need to drink a little more.
On the non-weight front, I’ve done fairly well with compassion. Have tried to see things from others’ points of view. Have been more patient and generous with my time and effort. I still have moments of anger where I imagine things in my head for a split second, lol–but I’m getting better at coming back to the present and finding the breath. I must sit zazen more. Of course, my back would be hurting today–but that’s all the more reason to sit.
Fall weather is creeping in and that is lovely. Heat agitates the body and mind.
So I’m feeling back to normal–no more sickness!
But I haven’t worked out in 5 days and I’ve eaten too much junk! Fried stuff, cookies, sweets, chips!!
Gotta get back with the plan so I can meet my goal again in a non-sickness way. Have a long weekend so that is really great!
I know that dehydration takes it out of you, but I’m wondering if I overhydrate? Like, when I didn’t drink so much water & tea, I got a really flat stomach. I might try to cut down a little. That sounds crazy, but I probably drink close to 1.5 gallons of fluid a day. That comes out to about 4 or 5 liters.
Here’s the catch–we only need about 2.5 liters of fluid a day. So, I’m drinking double the amount of what I need! And that’s not counting the fluid from food! No wonder I always drop so much water weight when I lay out in the sun!
Anyway, I’m going to give my theory a test run the next four days to see if I’m right. I’ll drink about 1 liter total fluid today and tomorrow. Then, I’ll switch to 1.5 liters the next two days. I’m curious to see what the results will be.
So far: 2 cups coffee=12 ounces
And my weight is 127 today.
Edit: 3 1/2 cups=21 ounces/10 ounces water=31 ounces and I’m down to 125.5. Hmmmmm.
Came home early yesterday. It was a mistake to try to go back to work. Slept with fever all day again. Will go in later today.
I’m right at goal weight-wise. Unfortunately, it’s due to sickness. Ugh. 123.5 today. I would rather be healthy and still up a few pounds than sick at goal. Feeling better, I’m just very weak.
Going to work today–feel better, just sluggish. Still have some shortness of breath.
I really hope I don’t get a fever at work.
That’s about it.
Today was the worst day. Had a fever & a massive headache all day long. Ugh. Slept most of the day. Had some hot & sour soup & some homemade chicken soup.
It’s 7 pm now & I’m just starting to feel better. Hope this was the worst day of it!
Naturally, I’m down a pound. Just not drinking as much as I usually do. Wore some size 6 jeans yesterday and by 3 pm, they were falling down.
So the whole family has the flu. Feel really crappy, but we have meds.
Taking it easy and am going to lay around all weekend.
That’s about it.
Did 80 ab crunches/50 side stretches.
Was soooo sleepy this morning and yesterday morning.
This week has been good but, man, I am tired! Thank god tomorrow is Friday!!
Still working on compassion. There are a few rude children that work my nerves, but I just find my breath and breathe, breathe, breathe. When someone who is rude acts out, you cannot allow it to insult you. It is too easy and doesn’t do you any good at all.
My clothes are all fitting so much looser. My Talbot pants I wore today are too big in the legs.
Still around 126.5. Wore some cute shoes which was a big mistake, natch.
It’s raining, so I think I’ll snuggle up with a blanket & maybe some coffee. Might hit the ol’ hay early tonight.
