...I lost 1.8 pounds (which takes care of last week's .8 gain!)
...is Friday!!
...I'm wearing a shirt I bought in the summer of 2006 or 2007 that was really tight. So tight I rarely wore it. But it says "You don't know what you got 'til it's gone, so I had to buy it. It's a bit baggy in the tummy.
...is the women's Gold Curling Game, which I have full intentions of watching.
...is the day before I get to sleep in!
Looks like a pretty good Friday on Pennie's Lane!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Finding Nemo
D and I went swimming last night! We used to go quite often before we moved, but it was our first time at this pool. To be honest, it's not the greatest pool, and the hot tub was closed (a SaskPower, no hot water issue that should be fixed at the same time as our many power outages!!) The sauna could have been a smidge hotter too. But it was fun! I was crazy yesterday and Sunday evening and playing in the pool like a 5 year old helped. Plus there's a huge ball on a rope at the diving board end. You jump on it and swing out then let go. Ahh!! It only took me two tries to figure out how to work it. Especially after the rope burn all over my hands the first time. (I'm a fast learner) I'm hoping to either go again tonight or to go skating at the outdoor rink near our house. I haven't been skating since Christmas /08 so I think it's time I dust off the skates and hit the ice.
Lots of fun stuff coming up! I spent last weekend with (my only reader) TPT and it was fabulous. It's really nice to have a close friend who's doing the WW thing as well. Finally, someone I can talk about food with all day who doesn't get annoyed! Thanks!
I think I'm having some red-haired visitors the weekend after next. I haven't seen them since before Christmas so I hope it works out for them to come. Two weeks after that my parents come for a visit, then the weekend after that I'm meeting my mom at the spa for a weekend of beautifying. I've never had anything done except a pedicure and I'm really looking forward to the hot stone massage and moisturizing body wrap! Plus, just spending the weekend with my mom will be fun. The weekend after that I'm home for Easter and will see my brother for the first time since Christmas/08. Then I think I can take a break from all the traveling for a second! It's going to be a busy but fun March!
That's all I've got for now. I've got so much to do and don't want to do any of it. Make appointments. NOW!
: )
Lots of fun stuff coming up! I spent last weekend with (my only reader) TPT and it was fabulous. It's really nice to have a close friend who's doing the WW thing as well. Finally, someone I can talk about food with all day who doesn't get annoyed! Thanks!
I think I'm having some red-haired visitors the weekend after next. I haven't seen them since before Christmas so I hope it works out for them to come. Two weeks after that my parents come for a visit, then the weekend after that I'm meeting my mom at the spa for a weekend of beautifying. I've never had anything done except a pedicure and I'm really looking forward to the hot stone massage and moisturizing body wrap! Plus, just spending the weekend with my mom will be fun. The weekend after that I'm home for Easter and will see my brother for the first time since Christmas/08. Then I think I can take a break from all the traveling for a second! It's going to be a busy but fun March!
That's all I've got for now. I've got so much to do and don't want to do any of it. Make appointments. NOW!
: )
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Don't Stop Believin'
I've been a bad little weight watcher. Was in full-on holiday mode at home, which carried over to Monday and Tuesday. Tuesday I was sick and whatever I had made me a bottomless pit!! When I got home from work at 10:30 I was craving peanut butter toast (This was AFTER I ate my usual breakfast). I ate three pieces. (The PB is a new kind, and tastes so much like peanuts...delish) D was home for the day and decided to make bacon and eggs. Well, of course I helped with the bacon. Insert snack after snack all day, and finish with Chicken McNuggets and (albeit fat-free) ice cream. I was the little piggy that stayed home.
But yesterday I got back on track, eating only my DP (I gave up tracking once I was in the negatives already by Sunday...my week starts again Friday) I'm not in the least bit expecting a loss this week, but I'm really hoping the gain stays at a minimum. I hate that I sabotaged myself, especially after having such a good week last week. I almost feel like eating crap is my reward. Except a reward isn't supposed to make you feel crappy and guilty right? Bad mindset.
Oh well. I'm back on track now and there's nothing I can do about it. Now my cravings for McNuggets and french toast are gone and I'll be good once more. I also need to remember that I do this once every month or so. I'll have a bad weekend or a bad few days. It's only one week of this life-long "journey" and I can make up for it next week.
Also on the agenda for next week: Have not only enough energy to make it through the day, but enough to get to the gym as well.
"Some will win, some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues"
And I'm not one of those people!
But yesterday I got back on track, eating only my DP (I gave up tracking once I was in the negatives already by Sunday...my week starts again Friday) I'm not in the least bit expecting a loss this week, but I'm really hoping the gain stays at a minimum. I hate that I sabotaged myself, especially after having such a good week last week. I almost feel like eating crap is my reward. Except a reward isn't supposed to make you feel crappy and guilty right? Bad mindset.
Oh well. I'm back on track now and there's nothing I can do about it. Now my cravings for McNuggets and french toast are gone and I'll be good once more. I also need to remember that I do this once every month or so. I'll have a bad weekend or a bad few days. It's only one week of this life-long "journey" and I can make up for it next week.
Also on the agenda for next week: Have not only enough energy to make it through the day, but enough to get to the gym as well.
"Some will win, some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues"
And I'm not one of those people!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
I Heart Home
There's something to be said about waking up at home. Opening your eyes and seeing the room you grew up in. Going downstairs to have coffee and knowing you have nothing to do all day. I had a great weekend. I ate too much, got no exercise, and barely left the yard. I loved it!
I woke up yesterday morning with D's cold and now I feel like garbage. I see sleep and soup in my future, once I finish up a couple of things at work.
On a happy note, one of my favorite people is coming to visit this weekend! I'm really excited to see her and am going to enjoy our time together!
My head can't process any thoughts today, so that is all!
I woke up yesterday morning with D's cold and now I feel like garbage. I see sleep and soup in my future, once I finish up a couple of things at work.
On a happy note, one of my favorite people is coming to visit this weekend! I'm really excited to see her and am going to enjoy our time together!
My head can't process any thoughts today, so that is all!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Weigh-in
Insert drum roll here...
Down 2.0 pounds this week! I feel fantastic. I've been on track all week and bumping up my exercise (my legs still hurt from Wednesday's work-out!!)
What a great way to start a Friday. Especially one that includes a road trip home and my best friends' birthday party.
I'm loopy on coffee already and I haven't even finished my first cup. Lots of excitement around here today. I can't wait to go home!
Have a good long weekend everyone!
Down 2.0 pounds this week! I feel fantastic. I've been on track all week and bumping up my exercise (my legs still hurt from Wednesday's work-out!!)
What a great way to start a Friday. Especially one that includes a road trip home and my best friends' birthday party.
I'm loopy on coffee already and I haven't even finished my first cup. Lots of excitement around here today. I can't wait to go home!
Have a good long weekend everyone!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Note to self...
1) Learn how to cook salmon
2) Don't buy salmon with 4 bones in it so you have to eat it carefully (just in case there are more)
Supper was just ok. I hate worrying about bones in fish. The highlight was the brussell sprouts! They're just Green Giant steamers that come in a box. Microwave for 4 minutes and dig in. They're so good.
Today's breakfast is like every other days. A(n appleberry) VitaTop. I ordered a crapload from the website and usually eat at least one a day. The appleberry are perfect for breakfast. I'll be so sad to see them gone!
I leave for the homestead tomorrow! Weekend's at home are hard for a food planner. My mom's really good about asking what I want and having healthy options for me. The problem is, I tend to fall into the "I'm on holidays, I don't care" mentality. Since when is a weekend at home a holiday? It's not. Also, the birthday party of my best friend is Saturday, so I expect a lot of beer and all the delicious badness that goes along with it. It's not like it's my first party, but I gained a lot at Christmas (for the reason stated above!) and am finally under what I was before all that happened. We'll see how she goes.
Busy morning at work. An hour and a half of Auction Action!
2) Don't buy salmon with 4 bones in it so you have to eat it carefully (just in case there are more)
Supper was just ok. I hate worrying about bones in fish. The highlight was the brussell sprouts! They're just Green Giant steamers that come in a box. Microwave for 4 minutes and dig in. They're so good.
Today's breakfast is like every other days. A(n appleberry) VitaTop. I ordered a crapload from the website and usually eat at least one a day. The appleberry are perfect for breakfast. I'll be so sad to see them gone!
I leave for the homestead tomorrow! Weekend's at home are hard for a food planner. My mom's really good about asking what I want and having healthy options for me. The problem is, I tend to fall into the "I'm on holidays, I don't care" mentality. Since when is a weekend at home a holiday? It's not. Also, the birthday party of my best friend is Saturday, so I expect a lot of beer and all the delicious badness that goes along with it. It's not like it's my first party, but I gained a lot at Christmas (for the reason stated above!) and am finally under what I was before all that happened. We'll see how she goes.
Busy morning at work. An hour and a half of Auction Action!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Random Lunch-time Eats
Lately my favorite lunches have been completely random, and I love it!
Take yesterday for example. (It was really pretty too!) It consisted of brown beans, salad, organic potato leek soup, a kiwi, and some cherries. Deliciousness in 5 bowls :) Something in it made me not feel right all afternoon and I'm really hoping it wasn't the soup. It was the first time I tried this brand and it really tasted like potatoes!
Today wasn't as strange, or as filling which is unfortunate. Salad, a can of chicken with FF mayo and mustard, Jello with some cool whip, and a chocolate mint vitatop. MMM!
I should mention that my salad's are pretty basic. Romaine topped with whatever veggies I have on hand. Today's was from the salad bar of the grocery store. I like to keep them as low in points as possible.
Supper is planned out, but we'll see what happens after work. D is sick and was starting a nap when I left to come back to work. The plan is to have salmon, couscous, and brussell sprouts but it might turn into a sandwich with soup.
I'm happy to say I'm doing really well this week and expect a loss Friday morning! I got some exercise Saturday and Monday but nothing yesterday because of the gross stomach feeling. No gym tonight. After Monday's run my lower calves were really tight and ached most of the night. I'm giving them another day off. They aren't used to running! I think I'll take on a couple Skinny Bitch workouts. The abs kill me, but in a good way.
Take yesterday for example. (It was really pretty too!) It consisted of brown beans, salad, organic potato leek soup, a kiwi, and some cherries. Deliciousness in 5 bowls :) Something in it made me not feel right all afternoon and I'm really hoping it wasn't the soup. It was the first time I tried this brand and it really tasted like potatoes!
Today wasn't as strange, or as filling which is unfortunate. Salad, a can of chicken with FF mayo and mustard, Jello with some cool whip, and a chocolate mint vitatop. MMM!
I should mention that my salad's are pretty basic. Romaine topped with whatever veggies I have on hand. Today's was from the salad bar of the grocery store. I like to keep them as low in points as possible.
Supper is planned out, but we'll see what happens after work. D is sick and was starting a nap when I left to come back to work. The plan is to have salmon, couscous, and brussell sprouts but it might turn into a sandwich with soup.
I'm happy to say I'm doing really well this week and expect a loss Friday morning! I got some exercise Saturday and Monday but nothing yesterday because of the gross stomach feeling. No gym tonight. After Monday's run my lower calves were really tight and ached most of the night. I'm giving them another day off. They aren't used to running! I think I'll take on a couple Skinny Bitch workouts. The abs kill me, but in a good way.
Hello, my name is...
I've taken to reading the healthy lifestyle blogs of ... I'll be honest ... random strangers. It's gotten to the point where I really notice how I plate my meals. Is it necessary for brown beans to look pretty?
I'm not sure if I'll be a food-photographer or sporadic random poster or what yet. Time will tell.
Here's a little bit about me.
I have random thought processes. I care too much about some things, and not enough about others. I've already lived through the hardest thing I'll ever have to do. I can be a bit (ok, a lot) crazy sometimes. I want to make a difference, but don't know where to start. I make "to do" lists so I can cross things off. I love the Beatles.
I like the idea of posting meals and exercise. Tracking both of these is a huge part of my life, and what has lead to losing 35 pounds. I'm currently happy (for the first time in my life) with my weight, but would like to lose 5 - 10 more pounds.
Welcome to my life.
I'm not sure if I'll be a food-photographer or sporadic random poster or what yet. Time will tell.
Here's a little bit about me.
I have random thought processes. I care too much about some things, and not enough about others. I've already lived through the hardest thing I'll ever have to do. I can be a bit (ok, a lot) crazy sometimes. I want to make a difference, but don't know where to start. I make "to do" lists so I can cross things off. I love the Beatles.
I like the idea of posting meals and exercise. Tracking both of these is a huge part of my life, and what has lead to losing 35 pounds. I'm currently happy (for the first time in my life) with my weight, but would like to lose 5 - 10 more pounds.
Welcome to my life.
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