Amanda's Heading to the Beach Journal! Feedback Welcomed!

[septbride2002]

Good Morning! I just returned from my workout at Curves and my official weigh in is still at 166! Even after weighing myself on Tues and seeing a huge 171 staring back at me. So I do not need to adjust my ticker.

Today is my free day although I am not going to go crazy either

Exercise: Curves
Vitamins: they are at work I'll take them there.
Water - 8 glasses (I only got in 4 yesterday)
Food:
b: half bagel w/no sugar added strawberry jelly - 14 carbs
l: ?
d: Wedding reception food.

Last night after work it actually cooled off quite a bit. So I rolled the windows down and opened the sun roof. I had Gwen Stefani blaring in my little car as I cruised down the highway. It put me in a great mood and woke me up so that when I got home I was able to spend time with my hubby. With the dread of going into the office today I popped in a new CD that Disney sent me from the cruise. The first track is the whistle from the ships horn. That had me smiling before I pulled out of my driveway. I listen to the island style music my whole way to work and it really had me it is nice to start the day with a little pixie dust!

~Amanda

 

[rcyannacci]

Hey Amanda- isn't it crazy how music can affect your mood? I always put on the Disney parade CD (or, now, MP3 file) when I'm in a bad mood, and it usually does the trick.

Thanks, btw, for putting that fudge pop/peanut butter dessert on here (few pages back)...I had that yesterday and it seemed to literally save my day(OK- I'm being a bit dramatic).

Have fun at the wedding tonight!

 

[toystoryduo]

Disney music and pixie dust are a great way to start the day! I hope you have a great day today and a lot of fun at the wedding tonight! Take care, Amanda!

 

[septbride2002]

Happy Father's Day

Well it is a good thing I ate semi-healthy on Friday because yesterday everywhere I went there were unhealthy foods. Not to mention that the 5K walk I thought my family and I were doing changed to a 1 mile stroll Oh well, it was for a good cause - Race for the Cure.

Today I'm a bit out on the limb as well. We are going to my SIL's for lunch, she is serving burgers - I think I might pick up a bag of salad as well. Dinner will be Red Lobster with my dad. I'm going to look over the menu before I go and settle on something before I even get there. That way there is no questions and I don't even have to open the menu.

Exercise today - not sure. I may get to go for a quick 2 mile walk between my SIL's thing and my Dad's thing. We'll just play it by ear.

~Amanda

 

[Strings]

Hi Amanda,

I love Red Lobster. There are healthy things on the menu besides salad. It is a happy place. How is our dad doing, sweetie? Your plan for a salad and burger for lunch s a good one.

Take care,
Beth

 

[lulu201]

Hey, Amanda. Happy Monday! I hope it's sunny there today. If not, here's a little extra to brighten things up.

How did Father's Day go yesterday? Did you manage to stay on plan? Whatever the case, today's a new day, so seize it and run with it!

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

I hope Father's Day turned out well for you.

I'm sending peaceful and calming thoughts your way. It's the start of a new workweek which can move our anxiety into high gear. Take some deep breaths and calm your mind. You are wonderful just the way you are and your efforts at work will be good enough.

Have a magical day filled with happy thoughts, dear Amanda!

 

[septbride2002]

Someone should find the S.O.B. Capitalist man (and you know it was a man!) who decided the 5 day 40 hour work week with only 2 days of rest was a good idea. And when they find him they should drag him out into a busy street and shoot him.

My weekend was so busy I feel more tired today then I did on Friday! I've completely lost my voice and feel like I'm dragging an 18-wheeler behind me. No I didn't stick to my plan very well yesterday, but I also didn't over indulge. The no voice should be interesting today since my job is to talk to clients over the phone

Back to plan today! I am trying to get out of work tonight on the fact that I don't feel good. I need to go to the grocery store and then home. Sweet home .

Plan:
exercise: rest day. This week will look like this (tues. p.m., thurs a.m., fri p.m. Sunday - walk)
Water - 8 glasses
vitamins: w/breakfast
food - 35 carbs or less
b: 3 egg omelet with green peppers, mushrooms, and ham (5 carbs)
l: ???? No idea - like I said I need to go grocery shopping. (under 10 carbs)
d: ??? Hopefully I'll pick up something good at the grocery store.

~Amanda

 

[toystoryduo]

Amanda,

I hope you have a chance to go home early from work today so you can get some rest and relaxation in. Take care, sweetie!

 

[pearlieq]

Isn't that cruise CD the best? It's so great for a lift on a dreary day.

I hope you feel better soon!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Amanda,

How are you feeling today? I hope you had a chance to relax yesterday.

Take care and have a great day!

 

[septbride2002]

I am feeling a bit better today. I went to the Doctor and basically she said to not talk and drink hot liquids. I'm at work today but I am going to try and do as much by email as possible.

Yesterday I drank 4 glasses of water and then 4 glasses of hot sugar free apple cider - I am counting this as water since it is caffine free. Vitamins were taken. Food was a bit off. I didn't over eat or over indulge but I'm pretty sure I ate more then 35 carbs.
b: omelet - 5 carbs, l: 10 crackers w/ cheese-20, d: egg drop soup, small amount of sesame chicken and rice. - ? s: low carb ice cream bar - 5 carbs

Today's plan:
b: berry mix - 9 carbs
l: Either Tuna Salad or small salad w/ Turkey - 5 carbs
d: Grilled Chicken Breast and steamed broccoli - 5 carbs
s: Low Carb ice cream - 5 carbs
Total 24 carbs, means I have 11 carbs to play with.

Exercise: Curves after work.
Vitamins: Taken
Water: 8 glasses

I am not counting the carbs in my hot cider since it is a requirement right now that I drink it.

~Amanda

 

[lulu201]

OK, you know best, but do you really think that it's in your best interest to workout tonight when you're sick? I don't know, call me a "mom" or something , but it rubs me the wrong way--I think you should go home and rest. There I said it. Now you decide what to do with it.

Take care, Amanda!

Erin

 

[septbride2002]

OK, you know best, but do you really think that it's in your best interest to workout tonight when you're sick? I don't know, call me a "mom" or something , but it rubs me the wrong way--I think you should go home and rest. There I said it. Now you decide what to do with it.

Take care, Amanda!

Erin

Hi Mom, I mean Erin
I would skip my workout if I felt ill - but I don't. I actually feel really well rested today, I just can't talk The Dr. thinks I just strained my voice to much over the weekend and that it is not viral. I'll have to be extra good at Curves to not talk over the music

~Amanda

 

[septbride2002]

Good Morning! I'm feeling great today. Grounded for a change and I haven't felt like that in awhile. Of course you all know me and there is some family drama circling around me but I am trying to push it away for the moment and be thankful for all that is actually going right in my life.

I was able to wear a pair of pants to work that 2 weeks ago didn't fit. They are still sort of tight in the butt and thigh area but I almost think it is the way they were made. I'll have to look into it a bit more, but for the moment I am feeling thin and confident. I love that feeling!

Yesterday was good and I am giving myself a for food even though I went over the 35 carbs. I never binged and I made healthy choices. just to recap: b: berry mix - 9 carbs, l: Creamy Shrimp and Veggies - 10 carbs, s: string cheese - 2 carbs d: english muffin pizza - 30 carbs s: 2 low carb ice cream bars - 10 carbs total: 61 carbs.
Exercise
Vitamins
water

I have a busy day ahead of me (when am I not?) so I am thinking about my food choices early.
Food: 35 carbs or less!
b: Berry mix - 9 carbs
l: Tuna Salad on 5 whole wheat crackers - 11 carbs
s: ??
d: Grilled chicken breast, veggies. (I was suppose to have this last night for dinner) - 5 to 7 carbs
s: Ice cream bar - 5 carbs
total: 32 carbs
Exercise: Rest Day
Vitamins: Just took them
Water: 8 glasses - on my way!

~Amanda

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, Sunny Amanda! Sounds like you've got the day all set and are ready to roll. Take good care of yourself!

Erin

P.S. What's Berry Mix? It sounds yummy!

 

[Strings]

Hi Amanda,

You sound like woman who has it all together today. Your menu looks yummy. Have a great day.
Beth

 

[septbride2002]

Yesterday I exceeded 35 carbs, but not by much.
Water 6/8
vitamins
Exercise Rest.

Today
food - 35 carbs
water - 8
vitamins - at work.
Exercise - Curves this morning.

Be back later!

Okay I'm back! I was running around like a crazy woman this morning. I have a long work day ahead of me - a nice 12 hour day. But I feel prepared for it because I have a plan. *cue music*

I will survive
as long as i know how to love
I know I will stay alive
I've got all my life to live
I've got all my love to give
and I'll survive
I will survive


My plan today:
Water: 8 glasses - gotta do it!
Vitamins: taking them now
Exercise: Curves this morning
Food: 35 carbs
b: half english muffin (11) Peanut Butter (1) = 12 carbs
l: Turkey and cheese roll-up = 5 carbs
s: ?????
d: Low Carb Wrap from Subway = 10 carbs
total: 27 carbs gives me 8 carbs for snacks and stuff.

I love starting the day with 2 already done. Makes it seem like I have less to handle. I took a peak at the scale today and it says I'm down another pound! I'm thinking at the beginning of the month I'll be brave enough to have my measurements done again at Curves.

~Amanda

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Amanda!

Hope you have a great day today! I love that Gloria Gaynor song!

 

[DoeWDW]

Yes, dear Amanda, you WILL survive!! You'll handle the long work day AND eat healthy food!! Hang in there, sweetie and drink up!!