Amanda's Menu Planning Spectacular!

[KLH 1973]

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Kristin

 

[Strings]

Welcome home Amanda,

Don't sweat those 6 pounds. They will come off quickly. Most of it is water retention because of your air travel. Don't worry about journals. Spend some time with your hubby. I hope work goes smoothly this week.

Take care,
Beth

 

[septbride2002]

Been doing okay today. The sweet tooth left over from my trip got to me this afternoon. I had a Reeses Peanut Butter cup for 9 carbs. Total Recap:
B: Nothing - 0 carbs
L: 12 chicken wings - 12 carbs
S: Reeses Peanut Butter Cup - 9 carbs
D: Salad - 3 carbs
S: Popcorn - 30 carbs

I drank lots of water today and stuck to diet soda. So even though it wasn't the most successful of days I am still feeling really good about it.

I also made my first ever Pineapple Upside Down Cake! That is the cake my MIL requested for her birthday. We are going to my SIL tomorrow for dinner and dessert. I am going to be extra good during breakfast and lunch tomorrow so that I can indulge a bit tomorrow night. I know she is making BBQ Orange Chicken, baked potatoes, and then a veggie. I plan on avoiding the potatoe but I will have a small piece of my cake! It smells so good right now!

I also got through contacting the bridesmaids for the bachlorette party - have semi plans established and know about how many people we are inviting. So that is a good thing.

~Amanda

 

[KLH 1973]

Keep up the good work. Oh and neighbor my hubby and I have been talking of moving to Ofallon in the next to years. Thats gonna be a trip. Right now wee are checking into good school areas. Talk more soon.

Kristin

 

[toystoryduo]

Welcome Back Amanda!

It sounds like you have gotten a lot accomplished since you got back. Way to go!

That pineapple upside down cake sounds yummy. If you have any leftovers, you can send them my way.

I hope you have a wonderful day today and a great time at your SIL's tonight.

Take good care of you,
Tracy

 

[septbride2002]

Good Morning! I am really tired today - I overslept and ran 5 minutes late to work. Plan for today:

B: I'm gonna go get an omelet
L: Chunky Chicken and Pecan Salad - .5 carbs per ounce but the weight is .56 lbs - so I need to figure out how many ounces that is.
D: Orange BBQ Chicken, Salad, and a slice of Cake

Exercise: If we are done early enough I am going to try and get a walk in around the subdivision.

I am down 1.5 lbs this morning from yesterday - I think if I just watch what I eat and make good choices I can flush another pound or so out of my system.

Kristin - We love living in O'Fallon. The schools are really good and the entire area just seems so clean because all the housing and developments are new.

~Amanda

 

[lulu201]

Good-bye 1.5 pounds! Glad to hear you're back on track and pushing that water. You're inspiring me to do the same. Here's to you and your day, Amanda!

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Did you make the chicken salad?? It sounds sooooo good!! I'd love the recipe! Half a pound is 8 ounces, so I'd count .56 lb as 9 ounces, just to be safe.

Your cake sounds delish!! Hope MIL (and everyone else) enjoys it! You've been a busy gal since you've been home! It sounds like you're back in the groove!

 

[septbride2002]

Doe - no I bought the chicken salad at the grocery store. It just sounded good to me yesterday and plus I didn't have to worry about running around at lunch today trying to find something to eat. I am taking short lunches all this week to make up some time for being out so much.

okay to 9 ounces * .5 carbs = 4.5 carbs for lunch -

~Amanda

 

[Strings]

Hi Amanda,

That cake sounds really good. , so does the chicken salad. great job flushing those pounds away. Enjoy the party tonight.
Beth

 

[septbride2002]

Good Morning. It is nights like last night that drive me to smoke. I use to smoke pretty heavily but have quit for a long time. However when very stressful situations arrive I really really crave a cigarette. Good news - no cigarettes in sight so I won't have to worry about it.

My SIL is a very difficult person and is someone that always thinks that she and her kids should come first in everything. I don't know how many times I have told DH's family that September and October are going to be very busy months for me since I have so much wedding stuff going on. So what does she do - plans our nephews baptism at the end of September. and just expects us to be available. So there was a lot of stress last night as she says to me, "Well don't you think that a baptism is more important then ________(fill in the blank)." I was able to rearrange a few things last night but of course it means more running around for me and spending less time with other people in order to accomodate her.

I know it is selfish but I actually prayed to God last night that the Church would not be able to do the baptism on the requested date that she has. Again I know it is purly selfish but I think that I may actually have a nervous breakdown from my schedule.

Okay feeling better now that all of that is off my chest. Food wise wasn't great yesterday but I knew that and I planned for it. Today I have a lot of things to get done but I am going to try and make healthy food choices. Plans and Goals.

B: Low Carb breakfast bowl from Hardees - 5 carbs
- look up winery information for bachlorette party
- try to call all other bridesmaids to confirm information.

L: ?? What ever is downstairs and available - probably a salad of some sort.
- make a list of things needed for the trip.

D: I think I might pick up one of those Rotisserie Chicken things from the grocery store and a salad. That way I only have to make one stop since I also need shampoo, conditioner, and deoderant.

- Laundry
- Do a quick clean up of house, vaccum, light dusting, organizing.
- Do initial packing of things that are already clean.

Stress Level on a scale of 1 to 10 is a 9 today.

~Amanda

 

[toystoryduo]

Amanda,

for you today. I am sorry that your SIL is being difficult. It's ironic because my in laws are the total opposite; they never plan anything and chaos ensues! I think that's why this WDW vacation I am trying to plan is difficult for them to understand. They like to make plans last minute and with 14 people going to WDW (10 for the first time), you just can't do that.

I am sending to help you get through today. Please take some time for you today to relax.

Take care,
Tracy

 

[septbride2002]

Junk food will not make my stress level go down.
Junk food will not make me feel any better about the current situation.
Junk food will only make me feel tired, bloated, and unhappy with myself.
Junk food is not the best way to express my emotions.
Junk food is not going to make things all better.
Junk food will notmake me feel better emotionally or physically.
Junk food will only hurt my resolve to remain on program today.
Junk food is not the answer to my problems.

Okay I am starting to feel better now.

~Amanda

 

[Strings]

Amanda,

You can get through today. Yes, your SIL is selfish and unreasonable. This does not mean you have to bend over backwards to accomodate her. You mental and physical health take priority. Sounds good, right. Take things one step at a time, and delegate. I have found my DH is very good at menial labor. I just have to be VERY SPECIFIC with my instructions. The rotisserie chicken sounds like a great meal. quick and easy, just what you need. Here's some extra for you this afternoon.
Beth

 

[septbride2002]

Well half a day being on plan is better then not being on plan at all right? I don't know if it has been the traveling or the fact that I got my period today but I am an emotional wreck. I just spent the last 30 minutes crying at my computer over a man I have never met. I think I just needed a good cry and that was finally released it because I am feeling a lot better now then I was earlier this evening. Even DH asked why I was being so needy.

Tomorrow is a half day at work and then we are off to Kansas City, MO for a long weekend. So you probably won't hear from me until Monday. I am hoping that this little mini vacation will put me in a better frame of mind

Okay deep breath and I am off to bed.

~Amanda

 

[DoeWDW]

I hope you've gotten a good night's sleep and the world is looking brighter this morning!

My opinion on the baptism?? Okay, you didn't ask for it, but I'm going to offer it anyway. I think DH should go and leave you at home to take care of other things. That way, your family is represented. Hey, tell everyone you're sick if you have to, but take care of yourself and your other committments. Your nephew will never know or care if you were there or not and your presence won't make him any more baptized. God knows that you love that child and will set a good example for him - isn't that enough??

Please have a safe and fun trip! Enjoy the time away from the daily grind and find ways' to pamper yourself - you deserve it!! You do so much for others but you can't put their needs ahead of yours all the time.

, and

 

[septbride2002]

Well I am at least not feeling quite as overwhelmed this morning. I got quite a bit done yesterday despite feeling blue. I got the winery information for my friends party - I spoke with one of the bridesmaids regarding the food and drinks. She is another bridesmaids sister so she will pass the information on to her. I got the house picked up enough to feel satisfied and got all packed last night.

I am only in the office until 12pm today and then I gotta run home, finish packing, eat a quick lunch, and then we are out the door!

~Amanda

 

[KLH 1973]

Oh Amanda I am sorry your SIL is being a pain. I have to agree send you DH to the baptism and you take care of what you need to do. Just play sick.....like in highschool lol. Have fun in Kansas. Keep smiling.

Kristin

 

[lulu201]

Good morning and hugs to you, Amanda! You're probably already out the door and on your way to a fun weekend adventure, but I have to weigh in on the old SIL issue. You knew I couldn't resist, didn't you?

First of all, I've learned that "we'll see" can take you a long way. If you've got DH going and your family is represented, why don't you just wait and see if you feel like going at the end of the month? Right now you've had some stress from all this winery planning and your TOM--maybe you should just release this baptism from the radar for right now. Maybe later things will be less stressed and you'll want to go . If however, you feel like crossing it off the list is the only thing that'll reduce your stress, I say DO IT!

The whole "family dance" always intrigues me, I guess because I always feel like just when I've learned the steps, the in-laws have changed the beat! Our families need to know that, while we love and value them, our presence at every event isn't necessarily required. Not being there physically does not mean that we love them any less, it only means that we're human and we have limitations to our time and energy. You can only do what you can do, Amanda, and you have to take care of your physical and emotional health. It seems to me you made your schedule and your limitations perfectly clear to your families. Your SIL decided to schedule an event during that time; she has to deal with the consequence of her decision: you may not be able to come. That's just how it is. Deal with it, SIL!

So now you and DH are off enjoying some time together. Take care and have fun.

,
Erin

 

[Strings]

Hi Amanda,

I'm just here to wish you a very relaxing weekend with your DH. Take care of yourself and have a great time.
Beth