Breakfast–leftover mashed potatoes
Lunch-leftover mashed potatoes, 1 cookie
Dinner-none (wasn’t hungry)
Snacks-1 mini Almond Joy
Exercise-Floor exercises: 15 lunges x 2; 60 crunches; 70 calf-raises
Day 130–& 130 is the magic number I’m aiming for!! 
Had a good day! Kids were really good.
I’ve noticed my clothes fit looser now. That’s good, but I have to cinch up my waist in my pants which winds up making me look bigger, lol!!
I’m actually excited about losing these last nine pounds! I’m thinking about the clothes I can wear again. Honestly, I wear about the same three or four pairs of pants each week. They’re starting to wear out!! It’s funny–I would have thought 130 was kinda big several years ago. Now, that is my goal weight!!
Heck, I even did some exercises while I was on my break today! And I’m drinking more water lately, too.
Mom’s lost 10 pounds herself (gooooo, Mom!!).
Just have to keep up the momentum and not give up!! I think about how long it’s taken me so far and how, if I throw it out the window now, I’ll be so very sorry later. So I gotta keep on keepin’ on!
Breakfast–cookie
Lunch-Chips (I know, I know)
Dinner-2 helpings of mashed potatoes w/smart balance & lite sour cream
Snacks-cookie
Exercise-Floor exercises: 13 lunges x 2; 60 crunches; 70 calf-raises
That’s an inside joke.
Had a bunch of work to catch up on & I was wiped out (just tired) so I’m home today.
Got my work done & did some cleaning & got my prescription, so mission accomplished!
I’ve finally reached a low weight! 139! Don’t ask me how that happened after all the crap I’ve had. Maybe my metabo is revved up again since I’m not as sick.
I’m only 9 pounds away from my gooooaaaal!! I can do it!
Although it may take me a while, I know I can do it. It’s taken me 4 months to lose 11 pounds!! Talk about slooooow going. So it may take even longer to lose this 9, but I’m going to hang in there.
Still trying to find the breathe. Still trying to find compassion in everyday life. Taking time for myself has made things better. Nobody else can do that for you, you know! Enjoying people, enjoying life.
And remembering a Jushy Day cannot involve guilt—at all!!!
Breakfast–none
Lunch-cheezits
Dinner-2 pcs fried cheese, 2 wings, 1 potato skin, chips & spinach/cheese dip, 1/2 choc./pb pc of pie,ranch
Snacks-none
Exercise-none
Breakfast–2 small Schubert rolls
Lunch-LC ravioli
Dinner-Chinese Buffet!
Snacks-none
Exercise-none
Breakfast–4 little biscuit thingies
Lunch-Chicken & cheese quesadilla w/ranch
Dinner-1 hot dog w/fixin’s & a few fries
Snacks-2 Reese’s Cups
Exercise-Walked dog for a little bit
Breakfast–cheezits
Lunch-Rest of my ham & cheese sandwich
Dinner-cheese balls, fries, ranch
Snacks-none
Exercise-none
Nother good day! Worked hard, but it went by fast! Friday is tomorrow & Friday always rocks!!
I’m ready for le weekend!! Wooooo-hooooo!
Breakfast–LC Mac & Cheese
Lunch-Thai Spring Noodle Soup bowl; queso dip & lite tortilla chips
Dinner-5 fried green tomatoes; fries, ranch, 2 bites ham & cheese sandwich
Snacks-
Exercise-Walked 35 minutes at school
Nature is gettin’ her fall on!! And I’m lovin’ it!!
Work was good. Kids were good. Just a good day!
I took off my boots right after the last bell & donned my sneakers & away I went! I walked for 35 minutes around the school & outside. It feels so nice to have a workout done before 4 pm!
Only two days left in this week! Yayuh!
Breakfast–Michelina’s Ziti-260
Lunch-LC Chicken alfredo-280
Dinner-2 pieces grilled chicken, SLBL & baked potato w/smart balance & sour cream
Snacks-
Exercise-walked around neighborhood w/DK & the dog
Another beautiful day! Hope fall break is like this!
Work went well. Got a lot done. I felt good and learning ensued.
I also got a snarky e-mail from a parent (shocker!).
Buuut, after reading it, I took a breathe. I tried to find compassion. And I wrote a response that was thoughtful, truthful, tactful and not snarky.
Someone who ticked me off last week at work, asked for my help today. Again, I had to fight that little urge (just under the surface) to blow him off. But I didn’t. I took a breathe. I tried to find compassion. I helped out.
Someone else with whom I disagree on just about everything, started up a convo that was meant to rile me up. I wanted to verbally skewer him. I wanted to seize upon the holes in his logic with the voracity of a frikkin’ wolf. But . . . I took a breathe. I tried to find compassion. And I said something humorous to make him laugh and he went on his way.
I’m getting a little better at this with each passing day. But, it’s true. You have to take it moment to moment. Day by day.
Today, I could have given in to emotions and righteousness. I could have snapped and felt bad about it later. I could have allowed myself to have a bad day and just said “I’ll start over tomorrow.” But right now is always the best time to try. And right now keeps happening.
Breakfast–none
Lunch-LC Mac & Cheese
Dinner-1 small burrito, Burger King Ketchup & Fries chips (they really taste like it!!)
Snacks-Lite tortillas & queso dip; 1 lc fudgesicle; 1 SF pudding pak
Exercise-Walked 35 minutes around neighborhood
Owww! I have a nasty little blister at the bottom of my thumb from all that raking yesterday. I’m paranoid about getting staph at work!!
I was so tired this morning that I threw on the first thing I could find for work. Then I found out it was tacky day & I didn’t feel so bad–I had a great excuse!!
Took a nice walk this afternoon. Weather is still beaaaauuuuutiful!!
Breakfast–none (still stuffed from last night)
Lunch-green beans, fried okra (peeled off most of the fried), chicken
Dinner-Hamburger Helper Crunchy Taco Dinner, black beans, green beans
Snacks-2 small pieces leftover pizza
Exercise-2 hours of yard work!!
The weather is so cool and fall-ish that I was compelled to grab my gloves, my rake and my clippers and take to the yard. We had kudzu so bad that, I kid you not, it was growing into our mailbox! So DH & I tackled that sucker with the help of our neighbor. The honeysuckle had taken over, too. The kudzu was so strong that we had to cut a few limbs and small trees along the way. We have massive pile of junk for the city to pick up, now.
That had to count for a work out! All that pulling, tugging, reaching, snapping, bending, lifting. I’m going to be sore tomorrow, but at least that part of the yard looks decent!!
I am motivated to eat healthier, again. I’m craving veggies and lean protein. All the junk lately has made me feel sluggish. No surprise that I’ve gained 2.5 pounds!
Kitchen is still in process. Painting is such a boring chore. DH has been doing it here lately and I know he hates it. Once that’s done, we have the island and the floor. Throw in some lights and we’re done!
Breakfast–Pig biscuits & gravy w/ham & cheese grits
Lunch-Rest of my breakfast
Dinner-4 slices pizza & 3/4 cheesy bread (so much for reigning it in!) 
Snacks-none
Exercise-none
Very autumnal weather this morning. Feels sooo nice!
Boy, I have overindulged the last two days. And I even had part of a Pig breakfast this morning. Ugh. I certainly need to watch what I’m eating cause I don’t want to gain back what I’ve lost. Time to get back with the program, so-to-speak!
I’m still sneezing and coughing. This old bug is just hanging around too long. I think I keep getting re-infected at work. Sigh.
So nice to have a day to chill out and sleep in!
Breakfast–none
Lunch-Fried chicken, chips & Rotel, brownie, piece of red velvet cake, 4 cheesesticks w/ranch
Dinner-mac & cheese w/black-eyed peas
Snacks-1 pack nutty-buddies
Exercise-none
Too much party food! My kids had a project wrap-up party today. My coworker’s kids had a party yesterday. I have had my fill of parties!
Today was good, but stressful. Weekend–aaaah, weekend!
Breakfast–cheezits
Lunch-Fried chicken, 3 sausage balls, mac & cheese, 2 donut holes, mashed potatoes, 2 deviled egg halves (gooo party!)
Dinner-JR’s–fried mushrooms, fries & fried cheese balls w/ranch (too much fried!)
Snacks-none
Exercise-Walked dog w/DK for about 15 minutes
Another good day, so yay! Busy, hella busy. But still good. Had the good sense to wear comfy shoes again! Oh, I can’t talk enough about how much that helps!
My coworker’s class had a party so I wound up getting two plates of food brought to me! Ate only what I really wanted, though.
I’m suuuper pumped for Friday!! Weekend, here I come! And only two more weeks until Fall Break! Heeck, yeah!
Breakfast–cheezits
Lunch-LC pizza w/leftover pasta & veggies from last night
Dinner-1 cheese stick w/ranch; Lite tortilla chips w/queso (just 4)
Snacks-Wow chips w/a little ranch; 1 chocolate chip cookie
Exercise-Walked 25 minutes in the school & outside; 20 lunges per leg; 40 calf raises; 30 crunches
It’s getting better aaaall the time! Felt muuuuch better today! Yay! Think mah old energy is creeping back.
Walked right after work again. It helps A LOT! And I wore sneakers again and YEP, felt pretty good after work!
Mind’s in a good place today.
Breakfast–cheezits
Lunch-Light ziti w/1 rice cake & tomato, onion & jalapeno
Dinner-Whole wheat pasta w/cauliflower & broccoli, smart balance, lite sour cream & olive oil
Snacks-cheezits
Exercise-Walked 20 minutes in the school & outside
Waaaah!!! lol I really fell behind on this!! Forgot to post the plate for two days!!!
So, last night I had to “come to Jeeeezus” with myself. I was sick, freezing, shaking, miserable, low-energy, depressed, you name it. I thought–how in the hell can I go on like this??? The last couple of weeks have been tough with a few spots of yay randomly sprinkled throughout. Physically & mentally tough. I was so exhausted that I fell asleep, shivering under a mound of covers.
This afternoon I decided to change a few things.
First, I’ve gotten in minor arguments the last two days with folks (1 was with some silly male co-workers & 1 was with a student). It’s not worth it. Not at all. It doesn’t matter if I’m “right” or not, I shouldn’t let the stress of the past couple of weeks get me baited into an argument.
So, I’m going to BREATHE!!! I’m going to remember to breathe and find compassion BEFORE I open my mouth in response to people–especially people with whom I feel I might argue.
Second, I’m going to MOVE! Not to a new home or anything! But I haven’t moved around exercise-wise like I used to. My energy level has been zip lately (along with my motivation), but I’ve decided that I’m going to drag my arse up and do it anyway, no matter how crappy I feel.
When DK came to my room this afternoon, we went right out the door and started walking. We walked up and down the halls and made a big loop outside of the school. We laughed, chatted & kept on moving until we’d done it three times.
And, boy, did I feel better afterward! DK did, too. Our workout was over before 4 pm!
Third, I’m wearing comfortable shoes NO MATTER WHAT! No amount of fashion sense or compliments is worth the pain my feet feel after standing all day. Today I wore sneakers and I looked a bit like a bum and a loser and I felt sooooo much better at the end of the day! So there!
Fourth, I’m not just going to watch what comes out of my mouth, but I’m going to watch what goes in it, too! Tanking up on junk just zaps my energy even more.
Guess I just fell out of the better habits I had learned a while back. But it’s all a process, isn’t it? And I’m feeling better already!
It doesn’t hurt that the weather was really mild and cool today! Boy, I hope that heat is getting on out of here!
Breakfast–cheezits
Lunch-LC Mac & cheese
Dinner-LC Chicken fettucine
Snacks-Lite dip & lite tortilla chips
Exercise-None
Breakfast–none
Lunch-No idea
Dinner-No idea
Snacks-No idea
Exercise-None
**I suck!!!**
Got a good night’s rest & have been cleaning up today. Boy, did this house need it!
I didn’t really feel like doing it, but I got in “wash the cup” mode & before I knew it, I had most of it done. All that’s left is about 3 more loads of laundry. We generate a LOT of laundry. I don’t know if it’s because we sweat a lot naturally. Or we’re just dirty. Or what. DK & I don’t change clothes much.
It may be because we tend to wait & do laundry on the weekends.
When I get to my goal weight, I plan to get a wardrobe for a week. And those are the only clothes I’m going to wear! Maybe that will cut down on it.
I need to exercise. I’m getting over being sick–just a snot factory, now, so I have no excuse to skip workouts. Maybe with my energy level coming back, I’ll be more motivated to do it!
Breakfast–handful of cheezits
Lunch-LC mac & cheese; 1 & 1/2 pieces cheese pizza
Dinner-Tortilla chips & queso dip; guacamole salad
Snacks-few bites of burrito
Exercise–none
Breakfast–none
Lunch-salad & 2 leftover fried green tomatoes w/ranch
Dinner-Leftover wings, lite chips & queso dip
Snacks-Handful of sun chips
Exercise–none
I’m so ready for this week to be over. Tired & still in my post-sick, runny nose stage. Completely SWAMPED at work with projects & meetings & all manner of ish.
Oh, about the meetings. I rush through a bunch of stuff so I can attend a meeting where . . . I am supposed to learn about something that I learned three years ago. Really. A monumental waste of time for me. I am always open to learning NEW things, but this was ridiculous. I came REALLY close to raising my hand and asking to be excused since I ALREADY know this stuff!!!
Yeah, that sounds snotty. In fact, I WAS snotty—literally. Thank god a coworker handed me an antihistamine to dry my nose up! I was patient & sat through it all and decided that it would be a good chance for me to practice breathing and being compassionate. The breathing part was almost as tough as the compassion part!
So far this week: sick as a dog; no less than six videos for conversion, burn & upload; a massive project in one class; a paper that goes to press next week; a car in the shop; Open House; a messy house . . . I’ve got to re-prioritize or I’m going to burn out quickly.
My eating habits have become atrocious! No exercise to speak of in a long time. This is starting to feel like my old pattern of getting used up.
Run-down, worn-out & just need to catch my breath.
Breakfast–none
Lunch-LC spaghetti
Dinner-BBQ sandwich, fries, & fried green tomatoes (good god!)
Snacks-Handful of sun chips
Exercise–none
Breakfast–Cheezits (had to have something so I could take Thera-Flu)
Lunch-lean cuisine mac & cheese
Dinner-Instant grits w/cheese, smart balance & lite sour cream
Snacks-5 pringles
Exercise–none
Took off today to recover. Still sick, but after sleeping about 6 hours today, I feel much better.
Burned my mouth with Thera-Flu so it hurts to eat salty stuff (not stopping me too much, lol!).
That’s all. Just ready to be not-sick again!
Breakfast–none–slept in cause I’m sick
Lunch-green beans, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese
Dinner-none
Snacks-cheezits
Exercise–none
Breakfast–none–slept in cause I’m sick
Lunch-none
Dinner-lean cuisine mac & cheese
Snacks-5 powdered donuts
Exercise–none
