Breakfast–none
Lunch-LC mac & cheese; 1 Wendy’s Frosty
Dinner-1 medium baked potato w/smart balance & lite sour cream & grilled baby scallops
Snacks-Lite chips & queso dip/2 ho-ho cakes
Exercise–skeeeeeped
The Plate-Day 101 August 31, 2008
The Plate-Day 100 August 30, 2008
Breakfast–Piggly Wiggly biscuits & gravy; ham & cheese grits
Lunch-leftover steamed chicken & veggies; 1 piece cake; 1 serving chocolate ice cream
Dinner-1 small piece of pizza; 1 ho-ho cake
Snacks-
Exercise–off day
Gone to the dogs! August 30, 2008
Looks like I’m not the only one with a janky back these days . . . poor Daisy dog had to go to the vet–he’s reinjured himself and is confined to cage rest for two weeks. No traveling for me!
Got a Pig brekky after the vet’s today—deeeelish! We have to go to my MIL’s birthday event down at the lake. The last thing I can think about now is grilling out!! I love my hubby’s family . . . but there are always issues about when things start. One said at noon. One said at one. One said at two.
Oh, well, I want her to have a great time! And when we get back we can kick back for a bit and give little Daisy dog lots of lovin! 
The Plate-Day 99 August 29, 2008
Breakfast–none
Lunch-none
Dinner-Tortilla chips & queso dip; shrimp chimichanga!!
Snacks-none
Exercise–off day
And they’re off! August 29, 2008
Off today and, boy, did I ever need it. Slept in until 10 am!! Went to be at 10:30 last night, so I got a lot of much-needed sleep. Let’s hope my sleep-funk of the past two weeks is coming to an end!
It feels good to be in a quiet space for a change. My mind can focus more gently! I think when I return to work on Tuesday, I’ll be refreshed and recharged.
I’m hoping to make it to my cousin’s in Georgia this weekend–but I’m also nervous about Gustav.
Think I’ll clean up my house today and go get DaisyKid from school later on. I love being able to pick him up (something I rarely get to do!).
Oh, and if you’re curious, my weight’s at 141. The Weigh Down approach is working better for me than anything else I’ve tried. I still try to make lower-calorie and lower-fat choices for many of my meals during the week, but I also let myself enjoy what I want (even if it’s high cal, high fat) when I’m craving it. When I was eating very healthy in the summer, I had to focus so much on food. Weigh Down let’s me not be so hung up on it. Fried green tomatoes aren’t as healthy as a bowl of brown rice with black beans, but I’ve noticed that I still lose weight, I feel more full and I’m less likely to keep snacking when I can eat what I really like. :)
The Plate-Day 98 August 28, 2008
Breakfast–LC Macaroni & cheese
Lunch-LC Spaghetti
Dinner-steamed chicken & veggies; 3 dumplings; 1 egg roll
Snacks-3/4 star crunch!!
Exercise–20 min on Exerbike; abs; lunges; Upper body weights
Wee-wee-wee all the way home! August 28, 2008
I drank so much watered-down tea today—by 2 pm I was about to BURST!! Tiny tanks!
Well, today was the end of my week–I’m off tomorrow, thank god! 4 day weekend–heck yeah.
Don’t feel as worn out this afternoon, so that is wonderful!! Going to work out at 5:30 pm. I think I’m missing those morning workouts from the summer. It was a great way to start the day. If my sleep EVER gets regulated, I might try to do two a week in the morning. But the way I’ve been lately, that ain’t gonna happen.
This is my PMS week. Hopefully, that will be over with soon!!
The Plate-Day 97 August 27, 2008
Breakfast–lite dip w/lite tortilla chips
Lunch-LC Chicken Basil
Dinner-4 1/2 cheesesticks, fries, fried okra, ranch
Snacks-2 packs of fruit gushers
Exercise–none–headaaaache
Headache August 27, 2008
So, I’m not as sleepy today (after a good, but loooong day at work)–but I have a pounding headache in the back of my head!! It always has to be something, doesn’t it??
I really, really, hope it’s not the start of some sickness–kids have been out left & right with stuff at school!!
I’m going to do a non-cardio workout tonight even though it’s an off day. I’ve had too many off days for too long, anyway!
Time to go take some Tylenol!
The Plate-Day 96 August 27, 2008
Breakfast–lite dip w/lite tortilla chips
Lunch-1 grilled chicken finger, 2 dipped, fried chicken fingers, 1 chicken wing, ranch
Dinner-1 medium baked potato w/smart balance & lite sour cream
Snacks-
Exercise–I did it!! Walked 1.1 miles on treadmill/22 min; abs; lunges; push-ups
Wake up!! August 27, 2008
Couldn’t get to sleep last night. Got in bed by 10, but didn’t fall asleep until 1:15 a.m.!!!!!!
Got up at 6:05 a.m. My sleep patterns are driving me insane!!!!
I’m such a bad little bum with my workouts. Haven’t worked out in over a week!!! Baaaaaad. When I think about working out, I get sleepy! What’s up with that? I enjoyed it so much before. Maybe I should just try doing some different stuff???
I’m taking Friday off. Mental health day, so to speak. Work’s been really good and really busy. I’m growing tired of all the meetings, though.
I’m going to force myself to work out in about 30 minutes. I will feel like a zombie, but maybe I’ll sleep better.
Oh, and I weighed this morning in all my clothes and some heavy boots and I weighed less than I did before I started this . . . so . . . yay!!
The Plate-Day 95 August 25, 2008
Breakfast–handful of cheezits
Lunch-Leftovers & lite dip w/lite tortilla chips & 5 grape tomatoes
Dinner-2 fried, dipped chicken fingers, fries, ranch
Snacks-1 Dulce de leche fat free pudding
Exercise–off day
Fay Day August 25, 2008
Ok, Fay. I’ve had enough of your rain. Enough.
Good day. Glad to be home. Not much to report. The end!
The Plate-Day 94 August 24, 2008
Breakfast–handful of Cheezits
Lunch-lite dip w/lite tortilla chips
Dinner-Miso shrimp & spinach w/organic whole wheat couscous; Curried cabbage & squash alfredo
Snacks-1 Dulce de leche
Exercise–skipped again–motivation goooone
Today August 24, 2008
Afraid DaisyKid is going to have to go to the doc tomorrow if his stuffy nose doesn’t get better. It’s always worse in the mornings and at night. I’m hoping I can keep the germs at bay today!
Lots of tornado warnings last night & today. Nothing’s come through town, though.
PMS & yesterday’s free day junk aren’t sitting too well with me today—craving steamed veggies!
The Plate-Day 93 August 23, 2008
Breakfast–cheese/ham grits
Lunch-more cheese/ham grits
Dinner-Burrito, chili cheese tots
Snacks-1 swiss roll, 1 Nutty Buddy pack, 1 Mocha Java Chiller
Exercise–off day
Sick August 23, 2008
Woke up w/a stuffy nose & coughing. DaisyKid did, too. Figures—lots of kids at school have been out sick. Maybe this is why I’ve been so tired lately.
Went to bed early last night & slept fairly well. Woke up about 8:45. No Pig breakfast, but DH cooked some cheese/ham grits that are good!
Looks like Fay is coming. Windy rain this morning. Hope the pecan trees hold!
Weight is still around the same. Cookies don’t help, lol!! Maybe when this bug has left me, I’ll be able to work out again.
But for today, I think a lot of sleep and laying up is in order!!
The Plate-Day 92 August 22, 2008
Breakfast–Lite tortilla chips & lite dip
Lunch-5 cheesesticks w/ranch
Dinner-1 baked potato w/smart balance & lite sour cream
Snacks-4 cookies–cookie monster!!!
Exercise–off day (but I’ve skipped too many workouts—but I’m STILL sleepy)
You’ll Never Guess August 22, 2008
I’m sleepy. I must have West Nile or Bird Flu or something. It’s not even 5 pm (my time stamp thingy is wrong) & I am about to go crash.
Had a good week & am thankful for that!!
Just . . . tooooo . . . sleeeeepy to write right now. 
The Plate-Day 91 August 22, 2008
Breakfast–1 WW mac & cheese
Lunch-1 Chicken Parm lean pocket
Dinner-5 fried green tomates w/ranch; 3 cheesesticks
Snacks-90 cal snack pak; 1 gummy pak; handful of Sun Chips
Exercise–skipped–too sleepy . . .I suck!!
Funk August 22, 2008
Just so tired still. I almost fell SLAP asleep during a meeting today–head nodding, but I kept my eyes open . . . barely. I’m sure I looked pissed off, but I was really just soooooo sleepy. Yes, I went to bed by 10:30. Almost slept late again this morning. Perhaps this is all those nights of Breaking Dawn that are catching up with me!!!
No energy/will to workout, either. I know I would feel better if I broke a sweat . . . but I am physically sleepy. I give it my all in class–I buzz around like a little bee!!! But after work, I’m wiped out. I’m hoping to get in a LOT of sleep this weekend. Maybe that will re-charge me for next week.
Nutrition-wise–been pretty atrocious, I have to admit. I actually fought sleep around 8 pm last night by eating!! What a dumb move!!
But tomorrow is Friday . . . and Friday’s always good with me!!!
The Plate-Day 90 August 20, 2008
Breakfast–1 WW mac & cheese w/rotel
Lunch-1 Chicken parm lean pocket & 1 LC canneloni
Dinner-Rest of Deluxe Salad; 4 cookies; 2 bites of a hamburger; 5 fries; 1 tomato sandwich!!! I lost it!!!
Snacks-90 cal snack pak; 1 gummy pak
Exercise–Off day (I should make up for yesterday, but my sleepiness is still here!)
Still a sleepy gal August 20, 2008
Slept hard again last night and slept until 6 am this morning!!! Don’t know what the heck is wrong with me!! I took about a 2 hour nap from about 5:30-7:30 last night, too. Sheesh.
Today I wore sneakers (which totally did not go w/my outfit, but I did NOT care!!) & my feet are thanking me for it cause they feel much better. But I’m still sleepy . . .
Another good day—only 2 days til the weekend!! Yay!!!
The Plate-Day 89 August 19, 2008
Breakfast–1 WW mac & cheese & 1 rice cake
Lunch-1 LC canneloni; 1 rice cake
Dinner-4 fried green tomates w/ranch; 1/4 a Deluxe Salad
Snacks-90 cal snack pak; 1 gummy pak
Exercise–skipped–I fell asleep!! So lame!
Worn Slap Out! August 19, 2008
I had a great day! Nothing to complain about except for the fact that I am sooooo tired. I slept liked the dead last night. Was hard to get up this morning. I was go-go-go today, but, now that I’m home, I’m just worn out. My feet hurt and my legs are so tired. I don’t feel like I can do cardio today, so I’m going to do another exerball workout.
I’m mentally wiped out, too. I came home & after talking on the phone for a bit, I did some mindless tasks (unloading dishwasher, loading it, watering plants). I just needed a mind-break. I don’t feel like making any decisions or anything . . . just le tired.
I think it mostly goes back to my feet. When my feet hurt & are tired, everything else just goes kaput. Somebody please make some cute shoes that are cute & non-flip-floppy!!
If I could wear jeans & sneakers each day, I would feel so much better. I completely disagree with the whole professional look = professional behavior, blah, blah mindset. When I’m dressed for comfort, you’re going to get a much better performance outta me!! Ha!
The Plate-Day 88 August 19, 2008
Breakfast–1 WW mac & cheese
Lunch-1 Completa Spaghetti & a big bowl of green beans w/tomato & jalapeno
Dinner-Wow chips & lite dip
Snacks-1/2 cookie
Exercise–Off Day
Just another Manic Monday August 19, 2008
Well, not really! Had a great but busy, busy day! Not much to report–just gettin my week on!
Now, I can pretend that I have a four day work week, lol!!
The Plate-Day 87 August 17, 2008
Breakfast–1/2 a cookie
Lunch-4 italian lavash
Dinner-1 pc corn on cob w/smart balance; green beans w/tomato & jalapeno; 1 pc grilled chicken
Snacks-1/2 cookie
Exercise–Exercise Ball workout(squats, abs, hip ext., obliques, push-ups, etc.)–this was fun, but some of them were tough! Also did 10 elevator lunges per leg.
It’s a Beautiful Day! August 17, 2008
What a perfect day to enjoy being outside! I’m going to try to do just that until I have to take off for a shower. At least with short hair, the getting gussied up part won’t take too long.
I wonder why men aren’t obligated to go to these things?
Effit Day was fun, but I didn’t partake as much as I thought I would. Just wasn’t that hungry. Doing a Weigh Down approach each day has left me less desirous of gorging on Effit Day!
I will say this, though. Yesterday I weighed 141. I think I’ll be seeing those 130s pretty soon!
BUT, I’m not rushing.
OK, time to get off this thing and enjoy what time I have today!!
The Plate-Day 86 August 16, 2008
Breakfast–chocolate chip cooooooookie!!
Lunch-none
Dinner-baked potato w/smart balance & lite sour cream
Snacks-sour cream & onion chips
Exercise–pulled weeds—lol, ok, that doesn’t really count, does it?
Breaking Dawn August 16, 2008
I finally finished it last night!!! Not a Jacob fan, so I wasn’t into that part so much. The book was good & I was satisfied—but I also felt like it was a little too marathonish. Sooo much to cram in. The pacing didn’t feel as natural as the other books, to me. But, like I said, it was still GOOD & Stephenie Meyer is STILL able to keep me up waaay past my bedtime!! I am really excited about going to see the movie!!! Since several of my students share my love of the series, one of them suggested we all go see the movie together when it comes out. Now , THAT’S the kind of field trip I can get into!!!
Slept through any hope of a Pig breakfast this morning . . . sad. But after losing so much sleep the past few nights, I needed to catch up!!!
Might take some sun today. Feel like I need it—I just don’t get outside enough during the work week.
Didn’t eat so healthy yesterday. I ran out of stuff I needed at work & had to grab up the first thing I could find in the morning. Ran out of tea & drank more diet soda than I like. Gotta remember to keep my fridge stocked up!
The Plate-Day 85 August 15, 2008
Breakfast–Chips & queso dip (how does this happen? lol!)
Lunch-Completa Santa Fe Rice
Dinner-2 fried chicken fingers, 3 wings, fries, 4 fried mushrooms & ranch
Snacks-2 gummy packs
Exercise–off day
If every day could feel like Friday August 15, 2008
I am always jazzed about Fridays. I bounce through the day with the anticipation of the weekend fluttering around in my tummy. No matter what happens during the day, my response is usually, “yeah, but at least it’s FRIDAY!” In the summer, I loved Fridays because it meant my free-day was right around the corner. Now, it’s because sleeping later & free-DOM is right around the corner.
I know that each day could feel like Friday if I wanted them to. But I like giving Friday its own special regard.
The Plate-Day 84 August 14, 2008
Breakfast–LC mac & cheese w/turkey
Lunch-Steamed chicken & veggies
Dinner-reduced fat mac & cheese w/black-eyed peas
Snacks-1 90 cal snack pak
Exercise–Walk/jog 1.2 miles on treadmill (22 min)/40 free-weight exercises on upper body/50 crunches
Thirsty Thursday August 14, 2008
Another good week is almost over! Wow! Been so so busy, but a good kind of busy!
I drink all day long. Always tea, water & a diet soda or two. I am thirsty all the time!
Started Breaking Dawn last night &, natch, I stayed up til midnight reading!!! Curse you, Stephenie Meyer!!!
I’m so happy that the weekend is almost here. I miss spending my days outside.
Not much else to report. The weight is doing well! Staying as centered as I can. About to go get the ol workout done.
Life is good.
The Plate-Day 83 August 14, 2008
Breakfast–Lean pocket brekky
Lunch-Stemed chicken & veggies
Dinner-5 cheese sticks, some fries, 2 baby shrimp & ranch
Snacks-wow chips
Exercise–Off Day (walked the dog)
Today Was August 14, 2008
Pretty good! That’s about all I can say! Hump day is over and the weekend is on the horizon, yay!
The Plate-Day 82 August 12, 2008
Breakfast–lite dip & turkey
Lunch-Wow chips, lite dip w/tomatoes
Dinner-Chinese!! Lo mein, shrimp, krab, stir-fry, wontons, fried pineapple, egg drop soup, YUMMM!
Snacks-none
Exercise–Walked/jog 1.3 miles on treadmill (24 min); free weights on upper body; 20 lunges per leg; crunches on exerball
Just Breathe August 12, 2008
We’re getting some much-needed rain today!!! My plants are like “Aaaaaah!”
Work was good, but I had a bit of a stressful sitch related to le copiers! Grrrr.
Got a bit of a snarky e-mail from someone . . . but I’m just counting breaths & letting it go. For a second, I wanted to e-mail this person back & let em have it, set em straight, blah, blah. But I didn’t & I took it up w/someone who can get something done (and he did!). Compassion isn’t easy, lol!!!
I need to work out and yet, I’m mentally wiped out. I don’t care for zombie workouts, but my body is needing the cardio. Breaking a good sweat is good for the soul.
Going to finish Bones tonight & then I may take a crack at Breaking Dawn (finally!).
The Plate-Day 81 August 11, 2008
Breakfast–Lean pocket brekky
Lunch-Wow chips, LC Spaghetti, SF pudding
Dinner-Lite sour cream dip w/rice cakes & wow chips; 1 fish stick
Snacks-handful reduced fat cheezits; 90 cal snack pak; 100 cal snack pak
Exercise–none
