Cold & sunny today! Just made some slaw & a cass to take to mom’s for TG. Slept good & feel great today!
Am gonna do a calla workout in a bit & then get myself cleaned up. Got my nails done yesterday–it’d been about a month & a week since I’d done that!!
My abs look better than they have in a long time–even since this summer! That’s what eating clean will do for you! My plan for today is to just eat legal stuff til I’m full. I can always bring some home.
I’m so glad I haven’t had those raging sweets cravings like I had the past few weeks. I don’t know what that was all about, but it was rough!!
Tuurkey Day! November 26, 2009
Wednesday Workout November 25, 2009
Slept til 8:30 & feel great!
Did a 50 min z workout & calla workout!
Weight is 126!! I’m telling you, time off is a charm for me!! My legs are having a “good” day today, lol.
Gotta go get my nails done later today. Might make some chicken broccoli bake & some green beans for tomorrow.
Steady as she goes. 
OH & THIS TIME LAST YEAR I WAS 9 POUNDS HEAVIER (135)–GOOOOOO ME!!
And also, I fit into my old skinny levi’s!! Button fly 27 inch waist–snug but still wearable!!
I’m FREEEEE! November 24, 2009
Got home a little before 5 pm. SO GLAD to be off now!! Had a party in 3rd but I did good & didn’t eat anything (just had my regular lunch). Had a former student come to see me & she kept saying how skinny I am–that felt great!!
I’m gonna try to eat as clean as I can over the TG holidays–time off is always a great time for me to lose. Plus, I know there will be lots of party food over the Christmas holidays.
Two things I really want to do–see New Moon & get these jacked up nails done!
Need to keep up the z & calla workouts, too–keep it firm!!
ETA: calla hop busters 2 x60, hip exten 2x 40, situps 50
Mmmmmonday! November 24, 2009
Rawr! Ok, so today was kind of draggy & boring, but tomorrow is the last day this week!!! YAY!!
Ate clean & got to 128! Just did a z workout for 30 min & I feel much better!!
I’m so excited about the holidays & being off work.
Made a lc broc chicken casserole tonight–yummy!
That’s about it!
Whew! November 22, 2009
Friday was good, but I was still tired. Ate 1/2 a quesadilla & a chicken finger (grilled) & then had some smoked sausage at night. No sweets except 1/2 pk m&ms at work. Spent fri night getting yard sale crap out.
Sat. was so busy. Ate bacon, eggs, cheese. Then had some finger food stuff at Cecil’s. Had about 3 chips & dip, 2 fried pickle spears, some peppers w/bacon & cream cheese & the frosting off a piece of cake.
Now it’s Sunday & I am really worn out. Slept great last night. Slept late today. Finally have my dining room back.
I’m ready for the calm & relaxation of the holidays. Have to work Mon & Tues (late, too) but after that I am home free!!
Haven’t done much exercise this week. I need to get back to Calla & Zumba about 3 times a week. I can tell I’m getting squishy in some places.
Weight is around 129.5 this morning.
Thuuuursday! November 19, 2009
TGIT!!! It’s cold out here, but I’m ready for the day! BD is tonight so that will be fun!
Didn’t cave in to sweets last night–so yay!!
ETA: Had a good day–tired, but good.
BD class was small-only 3 of us showed. I hate not getting all that I can out of it. I always look forward to it so much.
Had the wings & such tonight. Ate clean earlier except for a mini snickers & 1/2 pack peanut m&ms. I don’t know what it is about work in the winter that makes me crave sweets.
Friday is tomorrow thank effin g!!
Wednesday November 18, 2009
OK, so I didn’t look it, but I felt much better today! I was boned tired when I came home, but I ate clean today save for a few bites of dressing & a mini kit-kat–but that was good considering they gave me a full-on tg dinner at work!
I am going to be soooo glad when this week is over. The long days til 5 are just wiping this ol’ gal out. But the weekend is almost here. Yard sale & finally getting all this crap out of the house. That will feel good.
And a nice, hot bath will feel good, too. I’m NOT going to pig out on sweets tonight. I’m gonna drink some ACV with water & get into bed!
Maybe, just maybe I’ll do some calla. I needed to do a z workout today, but I am too tired.
Ate: 2 fried eggs, mayo, tomato, cheese, bacon; 2 bites dressing, 2 bites sweet potato cass, cauliflower, chicken salad, cream cheese & rotel, green beans; mini kit-kat
I gained–am at 130. Can’t give up, though!
Tuesday blah November 17, 2009
God, I am so tired. No planning & worked til 5 today again. Am bloated from the P. Ate clean today EXCEPT the two mini butterfingers at 2 pm. That is such a no-no. I hate this working late. My schedule is all off & the sweets cravings are just awful. I should take some peanut butter & vco to work. Maybe that will help.
I am going to be so happy when the holidays come. I’m trying to take each moment as it comes, but it’s hard.
At least I’ll have some money for Xmas. At least I’ve got a good idea of what lessons I’m doing. At least I have an awesome husband who understands. And a great kid, too!
OK, staaaay positive!!!
Ate: cream cheese/rotel dip, chicken salad, cauliflower, 4 chicken wings w/horsey sauce, 2 mini butterfingers
Thursday-Monday November 16, 2009
Thurs-still felt a little rough, but worked. Went to bd class and did pretty good.
Friday-had a good day
Sat.-had a great day, did a z workout & then ate like a pig!
Sun.-remodding a room put me in a pig out–again!
Monday–today–sore & tired, but I did a z workout. Worked late for extra cash. House is a wreck, but yard sale is Saturday (thank god).
Ate clean today except for a brownie at work. Finally semi-started the ol period. Not sure why I’ve been prone to sweet pigouts lately, but it needs to stop. Am going to make lunch stuff in a minute. This week is hella busy, but it’s a good chance to practice patience. If I can hold on til Sat., it will be aaaaall right. Eating clean & working out will help.
Don’t eat the sweets!! I know I’ve gained a good 5 pounds. I can’t let the holidays get the best of me!
Wednesday-Vet’s Day November 11, 2009
This break could not have come at a better time. First, I am sick. Respiratory, sinus, coughing, fever, sweats–ugh.
Second, I’ve gone to work sick the last two days & pushed myself, so I’m stressed and sick. Third, I’ve eaten atrociously and haven’t worked out in 3 days.
I guess it was bound to happen. I don’t even want to know how much I’ve gained.
Not defeated, though–just down. Today is a perfect day to start over. It will likely take me a good week or two to get back on track weight wise, but that’s just what I have to do.
No scale for me until Sunday.
I have a super busy week ahead of me next week–and the next one, too. So, it’d best to get it in gear now!
I think I’ll just take it easy today–maybe get a light workout in. I’m going to plan some sample menus, too–so I don’t get stuck with the munchies!!
ETA: Slept for about 4 hours today. took thera flu so I feel a bit better. Coughing spells still hit me. Didn’t work out but that’s ok–I needed rest.
Ate some slaw, cauli cass, & chicken salad a while ago to get food in me. I might try to make some egg drop soup for tomorrow.
Moanday November 9, 2009
Feel sick–like coughing sick. Was so tummy miserable this morning thanks to the weekend.
Ate a little slaw & egg drop soup today. No workout–am just too coughy.
Gonna go to bed early tonight.
Sunday November 8, 2009
Stayed up waaay too late. Ate a TON of bad, starchy junk today & felt blah.
Regroup tomorrow!
Saturday! November 7, 2009
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
Weeeednesssday! November 4, 2009
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!!
Tooooosday November 3, 2009
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.
Monday November 2, 2009
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!
Sunday November 1, 2009
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!
Saturday-Halloween! October 31, 2009
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
Wednesday October 28, 2009
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.
Monday great! October 26, 2009
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.
Sunday October 25, 2009
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!!!
Saturday October 24, 2009
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.
Ugh October 22, 2009
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. 
Brrrrr! October 19, 2009
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.
Sunday, Last Day October 18, 2009
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.
Saturday October 17, 2009
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!
Cold Friday October 16, 2009
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.
Thursday October 15, 2009
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!
Rainy Wednesday October 14, 2009
*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.
CALLA WORKOUT & Sample Menus October 13, 2009
*CINNAMON CHICKEN SALAD
*CILANTRO SLAW (SPICY OR NON-SPICY)
*GREEN BEAN SALAD
*CAULI CASSEROLE
*TOMATO SPINACH SOUP
*CHICKEN WINGS
*STIR-FRIED EGG ROLL
*HEARTY MISO SOUP
*SPICY EGG DROP SOUP
*TACO SALAD
*POLLO SABROSO
*ASAIN BROCCOLI SALAD
*PROSCUITTO W/MOZZARELLA ROLL
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
What is wrong with me? October 13, 2009
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.
ACV October 12, 2009
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.
PLATE-SUNDAY October 11, 2009
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
Work cut out October 11, 2009
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
Slip up October 9, 2009
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!
Worn Out Wednesday September 30, 2009
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!!
Super Weekend! September 27, 2009
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!
Whew! Wednesday September 23, 2009
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!!!
One Day at a Time September 20, 2009
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!
Mayjuh Setback! September 19, 2009
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.
