A Sensible Dinner - Pearlieq's Journal

[Amy&Dan]

I love Wendy's too! And every darn time I sub a baked potato for fries, they still give me the fries. And I have to eat them! I am impressed, you saved your potato for today, I woudl have probably eaten both at once! I am going to try those salads from McD's very soon. That Asian one sounds really good. That is so awesome that your dh's got a winning ticket and you guys can go out on the winnings! Your food looked good, great job not eating the whole sleeve of Thin Mints!

 

[pearlieq]

2/29/08 - Happy Leap Day!

9:30am

--1 mini bagel w/neufchatel
--1 YoKids yogurt cup

OK, way too much rich food last night and way too close to bed, it turns out. I woke up the middle of the night with bad acid. I guess it's going to take a while to learn how to live with this. To be honest I haven't been viewing it like it's "real". I figured we'd just get this flare up under control and then pretend it never happened or something. I guess not, though. I guess this is going to be part of my life now.

Even though I've been happily married for almost 7 years, I have this overwhelming desire to propose to someone today, just because it's leap day. Any takers?

2:45pm

--6 Sun Chips

I think I might have eaten something around noon too, but I'm not sure and if I did I can't imagine what. Hmmm

3:40pm

--1 mini cheese rice cake
--1 mini bagel w/neufchatel & sm amount jam
--1 full bowl Honey Nut Cheeios w/1% milk

My day is done, yay! My meetings actually went quite well this afternoon and closed a long and tedious project, so it was nice to wrap that up and get it off my desk. I need to brainstorm some easy quick lunches as I've noticed that I haven't eaten proper meals during the day for the last couple of days. Nibbling on snacks and cereal is not really the best plan.

6:15pm

--1/2 large piece garlic cheese bread
--1/2 piece lasagna w/meat sauce
--1/2 piece regular garlic bread

Yum! I really love this local Italian place. And, best of all, they deliver! I usually don't stop at 1/2 a piece of the garlic cheese bread, so that's cool. Also, I found that if I have Cherry Coke Zero, I'm not tempted to get the "real" Coke. So, double score!

8:00pm

--large chocolate chip cookie
--2 cups milk

This cookie wasn't even good. Why, oh why, did I finish it?

10:00pm

--the other half of my dinner

 

[Lesli54]

Good morning, Pearlieq!

Great job at stopping with the cookies and ice cream after you had enough. As for the heartburn, I think you will figure it out soon through trial and error. Once you know what sets it off most then you will be able to work around it so that it isn't a problem and I think you settle into new patterns easily enough. After all, your in this to become healthier so I know you will adapt quickly.

Actually today was the first time I had ever heard of women proposing to men on Leap Year Day. Where I have been for the last 10 leap years?

Have a wonderful day!

 

[Lesli54]

Good morning, Pearlieq!

Way to go on eating a smaller portion of the cheese bread and substituting your cokes. Hey, when you figure out what quick and easy lunches you can do, please let me know, I get in such a rut and think that is part of my problem.

WISHing you a great weekend!

 

[pearlieq]

3/1/08 - Finally March

9:00am

--1 Egg McMuffin
--1 McD's Yogurt Parfait

Regular Saturday morning at my mom's. She started not feeling very well toward the end, but she thought it was just a reaction from taking her medicine on an empty stomach.

12:40pm

--1/2 order hummus w/flatbread
--1 piece sourdough w/butter
--2/3 Thai Chicken Pizza

2:30pm

--1 box Milk Duds

Lunch and a movie with my friend. We had a great time catching up and we saw Juno. I had already seen it once and I'm so glad I saw it again. It is such a great movie, in every way. I heartily recommend it to anyone.

5:00pm

--6 Cinnabon Minis

To be honest, this wasn't really necessary. They weren't even very good. I should have stopped after the first couple, but I finished my whole order.

New thing to work on--letting go of food!

9:00pm

--footlong Subway meatball sub
--1 pkt Cool Ranch Doritos

I'm so worried. I came home from hanging out with my friend to find out my mom had gotten really sick with what she thinks might be the flu. I have no idea how she's going to be, and I'm terrified we're going to get a middle of the night call to take her to the ER.

Neither she nor her roommate have the constitution to deal with the flu. When you hear on the news of people dying from the flu, it's people like my mom. She doesn't appear to be in any kind of serious condition now, but that kind of thing is always in the back of my mind. I feel so bad for how awful she must feel and I wish there was something I could do other than wait on pins and needles.

 

[Lesli54]

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood....! Time to dawn those sun glasses, how cool is that? Well, at least for a day anyway.

Sorry to hear about your mom not feeling well. I hope she gets better soon so that you can ease your mind. Hey, great choice on your breakfast. It is so hard to find a balance in fast food because of the limited menu. BTW, when you figure out how to let go of food, let me know.

I hope that you get a chance to enjoy the day!

 

[pearlieq]

3/2/08

8:00am

--1 1/2 pieces Thai Chicken Pizza
--1 piece sourdough w/1 pkt butter

We were supposed to go to brunch with friends today, but DH is just too sick. No need to be out there sharing germs with everyone. As it was, it was probably better that we didn't go. I had to go to my mom's and help her out this morning. She was feeling better, mercifully, so I hope this will be over soon.

Shall we start a pool for when my turn will come? I'm thinking Tuesday-ish, myself.

12:45

--3 thin mints

Not a great choice, really. I was very hungry and wanted lunch, but I was tired and harried and nothing looked good. So I had this and then went back to running errands.

2:30pm

--1 pkt gummy bears

Aren't you impressed by all the lean protien, fiber, and vitamins? I was too. I grabbed these at the CVS while I was picking up Diet 7-Up for DH.

I had to make a run back to Lane Bryant this afternoon. I had gotten a pair of their new Right Fit jeans in the dark rinse. I really liked them, except for this hideous chemical smell they had on them. I thought it was just from being in the store and that it would wash out, but no luck. I washed them at least 3 times--I even tried vinegar and fabric softener. They still smelled bad. DH said they smelled like Nair. My friend has a pair too and her husband said they smelled like gunpowder.

Anyway, I had to take them back to the store. I guess they were aware of the issue and it was only a problem with the dark rinse. They swapped mine for a pair of the lighter jeans and all seems well.

3:30pm

--1 full bowl Honey Nut Cheerios

DH isn't looking so great. He's definitely got a fever, and he's pretty much been sleeping all day. He did have an appetite, so I fixed him some chicken soup. I made the Aldi chunky chicken soup and it looked and tasted amazing! I was very impressed and will definitely be getting more.

I've got a taste for Chinese food, so I think we'll be ordering in tonight. The plus side to that is that I'll definitely be getting some veggies finally!

6:00pm

--small chicken w/peapods
--white rice
--taste of DH's beef & broccoli
--2 fortune cookies

Starving!

10:00pm

--2 sf milanos dipped in hot fudge

I'm soooooo hungry again. Crazy as it may sound, we ordered a pizza. It should be here soon and I'm trying to hold out, but I'm starving again!

10:35pm

--2/3 of my half of a medium thin crust cheese pizza

OK, many people won't get this, but it's just totally amazing that I didn't eat all of my half. As sure as the sun comes up in the morning, I'm good for eating my half of the pizza. No questions asked.

Actually stopping myself from finishing it up was a pretty big thing for me. I stopped when I was satisfied and didn't eat the rest just because it tasted good or to have it gone. I'm happy!

 

[toystoryduo]

pearlieq~

How is your mom doing? Your DH? This flu bug that has been going around is a tough one. I was sick for two weeks with it. My DH was only sick with it for 48 hours. Thank God that my DDs didn't get it when we had it. I was sure they would get sick next, but they didn't.

Great job on the pizza yesterday! I love cheese pizza!!!

Hope you have a wonderful week!

 

[goldcupmom]

Sounds like you are becoming much more aware of food that is 'worth it' & food that's not. That's a good step!!!!

Hope your mom is ok & DH, too!! With any luck you won't get it.

I bought Hummus...haven't tried it yet. At TJ - Spicy & olive. Looks kinda gross! Getting up my courage......

Hope this week goes well & you stay well!!

 

[wilderness01]

Hey there Pealieq, how are you? I hope your mom and husband start feeling better. It has been a longgggggggggggg, cold, snowy winter around here. Here's hoping for Spring soon. Take care.

 

[pearlieq]

3/3/08

8:00am

--3 1/2 squares of cheese pizza

I was quite hungry when I woke up this morning. I thought I was feeling a little iffy last night, but I feel just fine this morning, so maybe all the pestilence will pass me by. I can hope, right?

DH seems to be doing a lot better today, but he insisted on going to work, which I'm not crazy about. He said he would come home early, but I'll be stunned if I see him before 5pm tonight. I wish he would slow down and take better care of himself. I realize he has a big, important job, but for as much as I respect his contributions, I'm sure the world would keep spinning if he took a day off to rest and recuperate. Somehow we'd all survive if he made sure he got a decent lunch everyday. I know I'm his wife and not his mother, but I still worry.

My mom seems to be doing better. No midnight phone call, so that's always a plus!

Goal for today: Meals. Actual balanced meals, not cereal and rice cakes and thin mints at odd intervals. That's not asking too much, is it?

11:10am

--1 cup beef fried rice
--1/2 cup peas
--1 apple
--1 light yogurt cup

Early breakfast, early lunch. Behold! Grain--check! Protien--check! Vegetable--check! Fruit--check! Dairy--check! Why, I swear that looks like a meal!

1:30pm

--7 rf Triscuits
--1 oz neufchatel
--2 mini boxes raisins
--large handful baby carrots

Hungry again. I'm starting to suspect a tapeworm or something.

This day didn't end well. I ate chips, the rest of the fried rice, the rest of the Thin Mints, and then had a full meal from Portillo's for dinner. Ugh.

 

[pearlieq]

Hey there Pealieq, how are you? I hope your mom and husband start feeling better. It has been a longgggggggggggg, cold, snowy winter around here. Here's hoping for Spring soon. Take care.

Hi! Great to see you!

I totally agree about this winter--it has been a doozie. I can't recall so much cold or snow in a long time. I really think we've turned the corner, though. I can feel spring in the air!

I hope all is well with you. Take care!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Pearlieq: You are really doing well with analyzing what you are eating. Next time you get those mini things from Cinnabon and they aren't good, you'll know to stop because they arent' worth it! Thats a huge step. And I so get your being happy at only eating 2/3 of your half of the pizza. Anytime I can stop myself from eating all of something that I really love, it feels so good.

I am so glad your husband and mom are feeling better. That is the last thing your mom needs right now! I am keeping my fingers crossed you don't get this bug too!

Your food looked really good today, way to go getting all those food groups in!

 

[toystoryduo]

I'm glad to hear that your mom and DH are feeling better.

Hope you have a great day today!

 

[pearlieq]

3/4/08

9:00am

--1 bacon, egg, & cheese bagel
--1 order hotcakes
--1 small orange juice
--2 bites hash brown

This just sounded so good this morning, though it was too much. At least I realized the hash brown didn't taste too good after I took a couple of bites, so I got rid of it.

This did not wind up being a great day. I skipped having a decent lunch and wound up eating a bunch of junk instead. Dinner wasn't stellar, but wasn't too outrageous either. Too many snacks and desserts, though. This is not one for the highlight reel...

 

[Amy&Dan]

Pearlieq: Tomorrow is a new day! Some days just start out tough and unravel from there. I had that same sort of fast food breakfast a few weeks ago, its my big temptation in life, so I can relate! Good job tossing the hash browns, that's what we call progress! Hang in there, tomorrow will be better.

 

[pearlieq]

3/6/08

10:15am

--1 yogurt cup

Busy morning. I had to get up and get the cats off to the vet for their teeth cleaning and had to get all the clutter picked up around the house for the cleaning people this afternoon. Plus I have a doctor appointment late this morning and a crazy deadline at work. Aah!!

Yesterday was not the best day. I kind of went on a bender for a couple of days, but regrouped pretty well last night and even cooked dinner in--that's pretty good for us.

I'm feeling a little better today and not so inclined to go crazy. I wonder why it comes and goes like that?

12:50pm

--1 12" sweet onion chicken teriyaki sub
--1 handful baby carrots
--1 apple

Starving!

4:30pm

--the end of a bag of Starburst Jelly beans--1/2 cup or so?

I love these things. They're just so wonderfully flavorful. I treated myself to a bag here during the Easter season.

7:00pm

--1/2 cheese pizza
--1/2 order garlic breadsticks.

The garlic breadsticks weren't all that great. Did I stop? Alas, no. Someday, right?

I think I had a sugar free popsicle later on. The lifesavers ones are really tasty!

 

[Lesli54]

Good evening, Pearlieq!

Well, you are not the only one who has some not so good eating and water drinking days. But the plus is that you pulled it together and are continuing to move on. We have done this before and we can do it again!

Congrats on stopping before finishing your half of the pizza. I know that is a big goal for you and it is great that you felt satisfied and weren't forcing yourself to stop. What a great sign! It is also great to hear that you are focusing on trying to get in some real meals (even if it does mean cooking in ). Personally, I am still working on balance, but hey we can figure this out, right?

I am with you on the Starburst jelly beans. You can mix them in so many ways to create some wonderful flavors. We pretty much limit ourselves to the one bag a year at Easter. Hope your evening is a good one.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Pearlieq: I wish I could answer why the ability to manage food well comes and goes! I struggle with that myself, all the time. I think you just have to really examine what is making you stay on track, and then channel that knowledge into power the next time a tough day comes up. I think the fact you got back on track after such a short time of being off track is very positive. I hope you have a great weekend! Good job cooking at home (another thing I struggle with all the time!)

 

[Lesli54]

Good morning, Pearlieq! Time to start a new day and keep on striving for health!

I hope that your day went well yesterday and am hoping for an even better day for you today.