Breakfast–cheezits
Lunch-Mashed potatoes, LC mac & cheese
Dinner-2 pieces butter toast & a big bowl of PUH-SKETTI!
Snacks-100 cal ho-ho pack
Exercise-none
The Plate-Day 160 October 31, 2008
Pain in the Neck! October 31, 2008
Well, I messed up my neck & was miserable most of the day. Got in to see a chiro late this afternoon & he adjusted me–lots of snap, crackle, pop!! I feel a little better—but I sure hope this pain goes away good and soon.
Glad tomorrow is Friday! Finally, a weekend with no remodeling or painting or anything like that! Yeah!!
The Plate-Day 159 October 29, 2008
Breakfast–cheezits
Lunch-Mashed potatoes, baked chicken & black beans
Dinner-Baked chicken & mashed potatoes w/jalapeno dressing
Snacks-1 pk Swedish fish; 100 cal ho-ho pack
Exercise-none
Mid-week! October 29, 2008
Work’s been good–had a few hectic things to do. I’ve kinda lost my mojo for some classes. Just not into it–keep thinking about the weekends!! I’m really, really ready for the holiday break!
I’ve also hurt my neck–think it happened when we were laying the kitchen tile. I picked up a few boxes of tiles & I think I strained a muscle. Grrr. It’s a nagging pain that comes & goes. Heat helps.
Down to 138 again (I went nuts over our fall break & put back on a few!). I’ve got 8 pounds to go. Need to start working out again. This cold weather has made me stay indoors too much! But I do have a treadmill, so there’s no excuse. I’m so ready to meet my darn goal. Eating a light dinner early should help me get there. And staying away from the fried stuff as much as possible!!
I just have to stay on track and by late November, I should be at my goal of 130. It only took me about 6 months to lose 12 pounds!! Ha ha–that was me being sarcastic. 
The Plate-Day 158 October 28, 2008
Breakfast–1/2 a cookie w/my coffee
Lunch-LC Santa Fe Rice & beans; 1 thai noodle bowl
Dinner-4 ribs, 2 servings potato salad
Snacks-none
Exercise-none
The Plate-Day 157 October 27, 2008
Breakfast–1/2 a cookie w/my coffee
Lunch-LC Spaghetti & cheezits
Dinner-LC Mac & cheese & cheezits
Snacks-100 cal snack pak; 1 pc fried apple pie; 1 cookie
Exercise-none
The Plate-Day 155 October 25, 2008
Breakfast–1/2 a cookie w/my coffee
Lunch-
Dinner-
Snacks-
Exercise-
Sunny & Cool October 25, 2008
Have been productive today! Folded 2 million clothes, cleaned up the glue off the kitchen tile, & still have lots of other stuff to do.
Feeling good today! The skies & my brain are clear & sunny!
The Plate-Day 144 October 24, 2008
Breakfast–Leftover mac & cheese
Lunch-LC Santa Fe Rice;chips & jalapeno dip
Dinner-3/4 Spicy chicken sandwich; fries
Snacks-2 snackwell’s; 1 white choc/mac nut cookie
Exercise-stood in cold water for 2 hours at a game! 
This week is OVAH! October 24, 2008
Wow! This week has been busy! I’ve been looking forward to the weekend since Monday, lol!
The weather has turned cold and rainy–coffee weather, for sure! I’ve done ok eating wise considering the PMS.
Been trying to be centered & open–have been tested a few times this week, but that’s ok. I’ve done well for the most part. Holding my tongue is hard to do. I’m getting better at not popping off or reacting to someone else’s anger or rudeness, but I also need to watch the idle talk. I need to listen more.
The Plate-Day 153 October 23, 2008
Breakfast–none
Lunch-LC mac & cheese; Wow chips & jalapeno dip
Dinner-Wow chips & lite krab dip; mac & cheese
Snacks-2 snackwell’s
Exercise-none
The Plate-Day 152 October 22, 2008
Breakfast–none
Lunch-6 fries w/ranch; Wow chips w/jalapeno dip
Dinner-1/2 a bbq sandwich & fries; 4 fried green tomatoes w/ranch
Snacks-1 pc chocolate cake
Exercise-Walked for 30 minutes
Well, crap! October 22, 2008
So, in order to “save money” our system has outlawed fridges & microwaves. There goes the work sitch.
I can understand trying to cut down on energy costs, but good grief! We don’t have many perks as it is.
So, looks like I’ll be filling up a cooler from here on out.
The Plate-Day 151 October 21, 2008
Breakfast–few cheezits
Lunch-1 pc pizza & leftover rice w/beef tips
Dinner-Jalapeno dip & some Wow chips & WOW was it hot!
Snacks-100 cal snack pak
Exercise-Played catch w/DK & DH for 30 minutes
Tooozday October 21, 2008
I was sleeping soooo good this morning. Didn’t wanna wake up. And it was COLD!
Got the kitch floor finished–YAY!! It looks great! DH was worn out, though.
Today was pretty great. Was a busy bee, but the kids were supah! I’m already itchin to be out for the holidays, though. 8 1/2 more weeks!
The Plate-Day 150 October 20, 2008
Breakfast–few cheezits
Lunch-LC ziti & some more cheezits; 1 pc chocolate pound cake
Dinner-2 servings rice w/beef tips; some lima beans; 1 canned biscuit
Snacks-1 sugar free popsicle
Exercise-Walked 25 min.; Walked 20 min w/DK after work
Monday October 20, 2008
Good day today! Weather is cool! Work was good. Went for 2 walks.
Eating is going ok–about to PMS so I’m getting snacky at times. Our budget has taken a hit, so we’re eating more “staple” kind of foods–rice, beans, cheap meat, etc. Just trying to watch my portions.
But still. Life is good.
The Plate-Day 149 October 19, 2008
Breakfast–few cheezits
Lunch-leftover rotel mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, LC ziti
Dinner-1 supreme pizza hot pocket; 1 small bag of Doritos
Snacks-1 small bag Doritos w/2 pcs melted cheese
Exercise-none
It’s a New Day, It’s a New Dawn October 19, 2008
And I’m feeeeling goood! Mercy, this is another beautiful day! And it’s cooled off so much. Nice.
I’m about to go tackle the kitchen floor–gonna be a long day, but it’ll be worth it when we’re done!
The Plate-Day 148 October 18, 2008
Breakfast–none
Lunch-1 LC Spaghetti
Dinner-Chicken/veggie pasta; rotel mashed potatoes; green bean casserole
Snacks-icing off a cupcake
Exercise-none
Go to bed! October 18, 2008
Late yesterday afternoon I finished my leftovers from the night before. They weren’t a lot, so I was planning on having something else for “dinner.”
I got a sweet tooth & ate some snackwell’s but still planned to have a meal.
And then I realized–I just HAD a meal! So I just did other stuff and didn’t focus on “dinner.”
And I went to bed!
When I woke up this morning, I was down a pound & a half, so I’m glad I just went to bed.
Been taking off & walking during my planning period. It’s been nice. I just feel better when I move around for a while. It’s not like I’m running or breaking a big sweat–but it gets my blood pumping and seems to clear my head.
We’re finishing the kitchen floor today and tomorrow! After all this time, the end is finally here!
The Plate-Day 147 October 17, 2008
Breakfast–cheezits
Lunch-1 LC Mac & Cheese; Wow chips & jalapeno ranch dip
Dinner-1 dipped fried chicken finger & 3 fried mushrooms & special sauce
Snacks-6 snackwell cookies
Exercise-Walked 20 minutes in halls
The Plate-Day 146 October 16, 2008
Breakfast–cheezits
Lunch-1 LC Mac & Cheese; Wow chips & jalapeno ranch dip
Dinner-2 dipped fried chicken fingers, fries & 3 fried mushrooms & ranch; 1 pc butter bread
Snacks-3 snackwell cookies
Exercise-Walked 27 minutes during planning; Walked 20 minutes w/DK after work
Weekend is in sight! October 16, 2008
Good day. Very busy, but a great day! I went walking during my planning–just around the school and the campus. Then I walked later w/DK.
Feels good to work out again. But I need some sun–I’m getting paaaaale.
The Plate-Day 145 October 15, 2008
Breakfast–cheezits
Lunch-small bowl leftover pasta; 1 Taco Bell Bowl
Dinner-2 small bowls of mashed potatoes & hot sauce
Snacks-Wow chips & jalapeno ranch dip
Exercise-off day
The Plate-Day 144 October 15, 2008
Breakfast–cheezits
Lunch-1 small bowl rice w/chicken; Wow chips & jalapeno ranch dip
Dinner-2 bowls of Spaghetti w/2 pieces garlic toast & salad
Snacks-About half of a Hershey bar (got a craving!)
Exercise-Walked 27 minutes after work w/DK!
Just a day! October 15, 2008
Work went well. Busy, busy! DH has done so much work on the kitchen & he’s gonna do the floor this weekend . . . and then, it’s finished–I think!
Did better eating today–just got a choco attack about 2:30 pm & overdid it on the spaghetti tonight.
But I got a workout in, so yay!
The Plate-Day 143 October 14, 2008
Breakfast–Salmon patty biscuit
Lunch-1 LC Spinach Lasagna
Dinner-Rice w/chicken & soy sauce
Snacks-Sugar free fudge pop
Exercise-none
Off the Wagon, On the Wagon, Where’s the Wagon? October 14, 2008
I’ve been a fool when it comes to my eating lately! Just not making smart choices at all. Giving in to temptation & such. Eating things that I KNOW make me feel bloated & yucky.
And I haven’t exercised like I need to at all!!
I’m not depressed or anything–I’m just being lazy & unmotivated. I don’t even want to look at a scale.
OK, so all the hard work I’ve put in — I just can’t allow myself to throw that all away.
Starting this minute (why wait til tomorrow?)–I’m gonna pick myself up & dust myself off & start all over again!
I owe that to myself.
The Plate- Day 142 October 12, 2008
Breakfast–Egg & cheese biscuit & hash rounds
Lunch-1 Checkerburger w.cheese & fries
Dinner-Olive loaf sandwich; burrito
Snacks-2 cookies; 2 ho-ho cakes
Exercise-none
WHAT A BAAAAAD FOOD DAY!!!
The Plate-Day 141 October 11, 2008
Breakfast–none
Lunch-1 LC Chicken Picante
Dinner-Grits w/butter & 2 biscuits w/butter
Snacks-Leftover mac & cheese
Exercise-none
Almost over October 11, 2008
This wonderful break is almost over! I have really enjoyed it, though!
Worked in the kitchen yesterday–painting the island & doors & putting in light fixtures. Whew! Gonna finish some stuff off today & then all that’s left is the floor!! Yay!!!
I’ve got to be mindful of what I eat today–this fun break has also brought some no-so-fun pounds!
The Plate-Day 140 October 10, 2008
Breakfast–none
Lunch-1 LC Mac & cheese
Dinner-Regular mac & cheese w/black eyed peas & 1 tbsp mayo
Snacks-5 snackwell’s cookies
Exercise-none
The Plate-Day 139 October 9, 2008
Breakfast–none
Lunch-Sweet potato casserole, ranch/cheese potatoes, chicken stew; fried dill pickles & ranch
Dinner-Leftovers w/3 bites meat loaf
Snacks-1 LC mac & cheese;1 snackwell’s cookie
Exercise-none
The Plate-Day 138 October 8, 2008
Breakfast–none
Lunch-1 Michelina’s Ziti Parm
Dinner-2 small helpings Hamburger Helper; green beans; black-eyed peas & 1 small canned biscuit w/ 1/2 a tbsp of Smart Balance peanut butter
Snacks-Wow chips w/lite dip; 1 snackwell’s cookie
Exercise-30 lunges per leg; 50 crunches; 20 squat-lifts; 45 calf-raises; 35 push ups
Rain! October 8, 2008
What a beautiful rain shower today! Boy, did we need it, too.
Cleaned up a bit & folded a mountain of clothes & then laid around or surfed the net most of the day.
Did an exerball workout–I want ab muscles! Did crunches & I felt the BURN!!
I should probably be doing more cardio–like break a massive sweat or HITT kind of cardio. Haven’t done that in a while–most of my workouts have just been stress relievers, lately.
Might hit the hot tub tonight–this is the perfect cool weather for it!
This election is testing my patience. I’ve got to find compassion for the alarmingly large numbers of people who seem to think the candidate I’m voting for is the devil, a Muslim radical, a *insert racial epithet here*, etc. I should know by now that attitude is just a part of where I live. I’ve never been one to suffer fools well, though.
Breathe!!!
The Plate-Day 137 October 7, 2008
Breakfast–cheezits
Lunch-1 small tortilla w/beans; 1/2 a chicken tortilla; 1 chocolate cookie
Dinner-Bowl of jasmine rice w/soy sauce
Snacks-chips & dip; 5 small choc chip cookies
Exercise-Walked sifat property
The Plate-Day 136 October 6, 2008
Breakfast–none (not hungry at all)
Lunch-1 can of black beans w/rotel & a little queso & lite sour cream
Dinner-1 bowl of jasmine rice w/fish & soy sauce
Snacks-1 roasted chicken leg
Exercise-Walked cemetery loop twice; worked in yard
Sabotage Fin October 6, 2008
It feels great to be off on Monday!!
OK, so I indulged on some good stuff that I really like this weekend–but, I’m not a complete idiot! I’m snapping back to the real world today! Gonna go to the store & stock up on the better choices. Motivation reset, check!
Wow, the weather is so nice and I didn’t have to get up sooooo early, either! Life is GOOD!
The Plate-Day 135 October 5, 2008
Breakfast–leftover shrimp/crab parm fettucine & shrimp parm grits!
Lunch-leftover bloomin onion & ranch
Dinner-Olive loaf sandwich w/mayo
Snacks-2 cupcakes & some pizza rolls
Exercise-none
