Didn't have a stellar day today, ended up blowing the whole day. But tomorrow will be better.
Ds had a great meet today. Did the 5K in 24:55, down almost 1 1/2 minutes from last year. He looked really good! We dominated the race, the first 8 male runners were from our team. I think the girls won too, the top 3 and #5 were ours too.
WOOHOO to DS! I know DD texted him to see how it went.
That's fine with me. Let me know what you decide. She could sign up for an account later on and we can make the switch.
It's 2:42 am EST. I should be in bed, but had a hectic night at work and it seems to be taking me longer to wind down than normal. I am on a new team that started a new project tonight and my head is spinning. Probably didn't help that I came home and made SB gazpacho, huge salad, did a white wash, put the dishes away, dragged the dog out. Think the boys would hear the vacum?? Better not chance it.
Good Night!!!
Janis
LOL about the vacuum comment. I've had moments like that.... I"m up at 5 am or so, finish a work-out, and start thinking about vacuuming or something like that! I usually try to find something quiet to do, like dusting or laundry instead!
QOTD Wednesday, September 14, 2011: Happy Woo Hoo Wednesday! Let's celebrate those Woo Hoo moments (big or small) for the week!
I created a new healthy, lowcarb recipe this week and it actually turned out good!
Good morning everyone!!
I've been reading along when I can, but don't seem to find the time to post, and figured I just need to start posting, and get motivated, and hopefully motivate some others along the way, and really join in the challenge. It is just awesome to see so many motivated people here.
I loved that article this morning,
Rose
This is going to be my line for the day, and hope to keep it up through the fall challenge.
If we feed the positive in our lives, it gets bigger. The cycle is now made up of health, strength, and energy.
Negativity is so draining, and it's hard to pull up out of it sometimes, and I'm usually a pretty positive person, so time to get moving, get motivated, be healthy and be a part of this amazing group.
I made a meal plan for the week and am following through with it, did the shopping and stuck to the list except for some ice cream, (I'll never be perfect
), and walk/ran 5 miles on monday. Non health related, though my mental health related, Michael is tolerating his new med fine, so that is a big relief. Thank you to everyone who thought of us and wished us well.
You guys are the best.
Glad that things are going well with Michael and his meds. I know sometimes those things take time to get adjusted.
And nice job to Michael's Momma on the 5 miles!
BTW, no one, not us, not Michael, NO ONE expects perfection.... so forgive yourself for the ice cream and move on! Have you tried the Skinny Cow ice cream cups? THey are very $$, but excellent way to have PORTION CONTROL. I don't mind scooping "real" ice cream for the kids if I can have a nice SC ice cream cup too!
Asking for good thoughts and ideas...
Road tripping this weekend with my mother - 6 to 7 hours to Rochester, MN for my cousins wedding. My mom is not a 'eat in the hotel room' person even though I'd be perfectly happy to grab some yogurt, cheese, and fruit. She will want to go out for every meal (sit down meal each time) and she won't go by herself. I'm hoping to hook her up with some other family members so that I don't have to go out for every meal. The hotel has both a workout room and a pool so I think I've got my exercise covered, plus there is a Y less than 5 mins away.
My biggest issue will be the drive itself. I like to snack
on road trips (popcorn, chips, hot tamales, chocolate) - it keeps at least one hand moving and helps keep me awake (especially the hot tamales). Obviously I'd like to change up the snacks to be more appropriate for what I'm trying to do. I already know that I'll make my own (healthy pop) popcorn before we go but need more ideas. I don't mind raw veggies but the carrots and green pepper and celery get old really quick on a trip that long.
So - wish me good luck on the trip and send along any snack ideas for the trip itself or to have at the hotel!
I TOTALLY understand the whole "eating out of habit" thing.... for me it is road trips and movies. But you know what?? Who ever said that these things require food? It is HABIT not HUNGER that has most of us eating at these times.
Not sure what time of day you are traveling, but plan on stopping for two meals.... either something from your cooler or at a restaurant. Have two filling, healthy meals along the way, pack one snack for each additional travel hour (so maybe 6-7 snacks).... and stick with just that one portion per hour. One hour can be carrots, one can be pretzels (preportioned into a ziptop baggie), another one can be a baby bel cheese, then maybe an apple. EVERYTHING should be preplanned and preportioned. No eating from the large bag of pretzels! Only bring what you plan to eat.... no extras! If you are bringing along a whole cooler for the weekend, put it in the trunk where you cannot reach it unless you stop the car.
If you need something to keep you "busy" try bringing along plenty of water bottles, decaf iced tea, thermos of coffee.... whatever. I usually bring a few bottles of plain seltzer and stop for a decaf coffee somewhere along the road. Grab some sugar-free gum or mints too.
It is time to CHANGE THE HABITS!
Hi I was wondering if I ca join this thread. I lost 10 pounds and still have another 60 to go.
SURE! Welcome!! If you haven't done so already, read page 1 and send your weight, etc in to the proper folks and then just join us in the chatting!
I've had a few Woo Hoo moments this week so far! I agree with a few of you in that finding this board was definitely one of them! Another was making the Be Our Guest meal-- I made
Roasted Pears with Chevre Chaud, Tempeh Au Vin, and Hot Chocolate Fudge Cakes (from Cooking Light)... and I stayed on plan for the day! I think it was the first time I've had a proper dessert in my plan in like, 6 weeks. It was really great.
I also just found out today that I got into a professional development Fellowship that I'm REALLY excited about!!! It's something I'll be a part of while I continue to work full-time, and will consist of meeting other NYC nonprofit community members, getting paired with a mentor in my field of interest, going to seminars about the public service field, and learning about graduate school opportunities! I'm REALLY excited and proud--I applied 2 years ago and was rejected, so I guess I just needed more experience.
This is the first professional boost I've had in a while, and while I'm really excited about it I'm also realizing that I have until the beginning of November to lose a little more weight and buy at least a few pieces towards a more professional wardrobe, since I'm going to be meeting so many people who could have an impact on my grad. school and career!!! My personal appearance is something I've really let slip... partly because of the money, and partly because I just don't think things look good on me. I even wear glasses that are a little chipped... I'll have to go to the opthamologist to get more contacts or replace my glasses. So much to do!!!
I agree... you DO need to look professional and people DO notice! Quick story.... years ago, my first job after college was at Jordan Marsh (which later became part of Filene's which later became part of Macy's). Anyhow, the manager I worked under was also a young recent college grad. Super nice, good, hard worker, always spiffy looking. But there was another young college grad/department manager.... also super nice, good worker, etc. But NOT so spiffy looking.... always seemed to have a run in her stocking, or was holding up her skirt hem with a (visible) safety pin, or her blouse wasn't ironed, or her shoe heels were run down. It wasn't always a HUGE thing, but I SWEAR there was ALWAYS something. And it made an impact on me and about the way I thought about professional appearances. And it didn't surprise me to find that MY manager was promoted sooner and higher and faster than this other girl..... not sure it had anything to do with her appearance, but just saying.
If you look your best you will FEEL better about yourself, hold yourself different, keep you head up higher too!!
YOU ARE WORTH IT!
Why is it that days are so long and nights fly by? Tomorrow is my friday and it can't go by fast enough. I haven't even packed for the weekend yet. I did pick up the materials to finish the kids costumes and got the foam cut out for their accessories. DH helped and then he spray painted them for me. The kids have school on Friday so I will have time to get some things done then. I do need to bake tomorrow night though as I need to put the kitty litter cake together on friday.
QOTD: I weighed in on Friday and turned in my weight. I also bought and am using a notebook to log what I eat.
WOOHOO for logging your food!
Is kitty litter cake like dirt cake?
My
moment is I had today off from work, and I managed to travel 2 hrs each way to the L. L. Bean flagship store in Maine with my dh, dad and smom, and eat a healthy lunch! They all had chowder and fried clams, I had a lobster roll - and I only at the lobster filling!
Maria
How was the store? DH works with LLB a lot through his job, but I'm just not a big fan. I have two outlet stores around here (Manchester and Concord) and have gotten some absolutely UNBELIEVABLE deals, but it is really hit or miss.
You know me so well. . . .
Are you still doing your WW/SB plan?
Actually, yes I am. I have progressed to what I consider a SB phase II/WW program. I have apples, pears, peaches, lots of berries, the occasional grape or melon, and probably a low carb pita twice a week, plus hot oat bran cereal or FiberOne once a week. So not as low carb as phase I, but still no rice, pasta, bread, sugar, etc, except for my occasional "splurge" meal.
I didn't mean to go MIA. I apologize. I did try to post on Monday night, but alas, the Poof Fairy paid me a visit and it was getting late.
Last night, I went to WW and by the time I got home, the pillow was calling my name.
My
moment was being down 3.8 lbs at WW! I am also on top of tracking and I exercised on Monday night! I actually made it to the gym. I'd like to give a
to my neighbor who called and asked if I wanted to go with her! Made it so much easier to get there!
BIG WOOHOO!!!
Work has been very busy. Three weeks ago and two weeks ago, I worked 45 hours each week. Last week, I worked 45.5 hours, and this week, I will end up working at least 46.5 hours. I am saving my money for a potential down payment on a condo closer to work. There aren't a lot of options though, so it will probably be a while, or I may decide to rent an apartment. I'm still thinking things out and will be at least thru the winter.
My exercise excuses are anything and everything. The one I use most often is "too tired." I have been reading a lot about how exercising leads to more energy, which is giving me motivation to exercise more and more.
Pamela: Thank you for your thoughtful words. I have been trying to talk to my mother. Maybe it will be easier when I get the results of my blood test. I can only hope. I did spend some time shopping for foods I can eat today. Rice flour is such a common, and from what I've heard, a good, substitute for wheat flour. I will continue my search. I did make some delicious GF blueberry muffins on Sunday. I did not add any sugar and they tasted great.
(My parents didn't quite agree.
)
Sending a PM about the gluten-free flour search.
To All: Thanks for your unending support!
Well, it is past my bedtime. Lisa, I'm with you. I loved reading all of your
moments. It was a positive end to a pretty miserable "hump" day. And, I joined myfitnesspal. I am cclovesdis.
Have a great rest of your 1st week!
Today i woke up feeling so exhausted and made the decision to skip the gym tonight. I'm not sure how i feel about that now because I ate some crap today that im no proud of. But tomorrow is a new day, and im back on track. I'm just so tired lately and im only halfway through my week.
grandma is back at the hospital with chest pains. im just trying to stay on track and not think about it. this sounds bad but i feel like i dont even have time to think about it. i dont know. doing my best to stay on track, hope everyone is haveing a good week
Sorry to hear about grandma's return to the hospital. DO they think that the chest pains are related to the over-medication or perhaps due to the stress caused by her previous hospital visit??
Good morning everyone.
I can't believe that it is morning. I had a rotten night sleep last night. Around 1 last night a skunk must have been spooked because all I could smell in the bedroom was skunk. An hour later my knee was bothering me and my stomach was bothering me so I had to get up and get some tums. When I finally woke up I could barely swallow since my throat is so sore. I hope tonight is better. At least I have yoga tonight so that will relax me before I go to bed.
QOTD Wednesday, September 14, 2011: Happy Woo Hoo Wednesday! Let's celebrate those Woo Hoo moments (big or small) for the week!
After yoga tonight I will have exercised 4 days in a row. I know yesterday I walked over 9000 step. I had 9000 steps before we went to mow fil's lawn yesterday.
Off to get dressed. I need to go in early because it is the Birthday Breakfast for our school's sunshine committee. We do it once a month and I help set up before school. It is also Pay Day we haven't had a pay check since June so we are very excited here in the house. (No teachers don't get paid during the summer)
Have a happy and healthy day everyone.
WWWOOOOHOOO for payday!! I haven't had one since MAY! I haven't been called yet to work this year..... I'm actually wondering if I somehow got dropped from the list. If I don't get called in another week, I"m gonna call the school and be sure I'm still on the list! Heck, I've been doing this since 2004, so I'm sure they haven't forgotten about me!
Hope the birthday breakfast went well!
Which brings me to the QOTD Thursday, September 15, 2011: Do you commit to healthy habits on weekends?
* Yes
* No
* Not always
* Other
"OTHER" I do continue my healthy eating/exercise on the weekends, but I allow myself one or two days off of the exercise (depending on the schedule) and usually one "splurge" day or meal (usually Friday dinner or Saturday dinner). And by splurge I don't usually mean a complete blowout! Usually this means some movie popcorn and candy or a burger with a real roll and a few french fries, or maybe an ice cream cone with the kids.
Hi everyone! I'm new to this thread and would love to join. My weight has slowly crept up since having my 2nd baby and I think this will help me get back to where I want to be. My baby girl is really skinny and her pediatrician has advised us to use lots of butter and give her full fat everything. So in the process of helping her gain extra weight, I have too!
Desserts are my downfall (I love baking with my oldest DD), but I need to definitely get a handle on my portion sizes.
First of all...... WELCOME ABOARD!!
Have you considered talking to a nutritionist about your DD? Honestly, gotta say this.... I think your pediatrician advising you to give your child "lots of butter and full fat everything" is a bad idea. Butter and other dairy fats are NOT healthy fats. Not only would you be giving her unhealthy fats, but you would be teaching her unhealthy habits.
Try boosting her calorie intake with things like nuts and seeds (presuming she isn't allergic), avocado, healthy oils in things like hummus, pesto, and salad dressings.
How about homemade smoothies.... you could use whole milk (if you don't mind her having dairy) and/or yogurt, fruit, and then throw in some flax seed meal and flax oil.... and maybe some almond butter or sunflower butter??
Does she eat any kind of fish? Try some of the smaller canned fish that doesn't contain as much mercury as tuna (which is not recommended more than once a week or less for small children).... herring, sardines, mackerel all come packed in oil and contain omega-3 fatty acids which are great for her brain!
I know you are a newbie and I don't mean to jump on you right out of the gate. I'm just concerned. I've discovered that FEW traditional western medicine M.D.s know VERY LITTLE about REAL nutrition.
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MOrning (nearly afternoon) friends! Today is rapidly slipping away from me!
DH got a call on Wednesday from his boss that they were having issues with a customer down south and he needed to be down there PRONTO.... and would need to be there Mon-Fri for at least the remainder of the fall. DH is hoping he can get it resolved sooner than that, but we'll see. So that means I'm back to being a "single parent" for now. (I've done it before.... DH spent two years traveling back and forth to Atlanta.... one week here, one week gone). But it certainly makes life a wee bit crazier! He left last night and will return tomorrow and then back out again Monday morning and so on.
In some ways it makes life a bit easier.... no big family dinners, no DH working at home and me trying to work around him, keep things quiet, plan 3 meals a day for him.... but of course, that also means he isn't here to help with coaching robotics and obviously can't do any of the kid-taxiiing. And he can't help the kids with homework (I'm no good with math and science)!
Had a whiz-bang of a short thunderstorm about 7:15 this morning and looks like we may get more later. And now the sun pops out for a few minutes, then it gets dark again.... been repeating this since about 9am. Strange day. And the temp since 6 am has probably dropped 15 or so degrees!
I'm cooking the fish we were supposed to have last night for my lunch today. I had it planned before I knew that DH would be gone and I would be having a crazy night. Ended up at Subway for dinner with the kids. I don't love their salads, but it was good for the kids and it was handy, so Subway it was. Their salad dressing selection is terrible, so I ended up with just vinegar and salt and pepper... didn't do much to enhance an already blah salad, but at least it filled my belly (for a few minutes anyhow
) and I swung into the grocery store and picked up some 100 calorie packs of almonds to keep in the car for such occasions.
Well... it is 11:20 and I haven't even hit the TM yet. I will not have time to workout at the Y tonight because after I drop off DD I will need to shoot back to hometown to bring DS to soccer, hang around for soccer practice, and then shoot back to other town to pick up DD. I would plan on walking during his practice, but the weather report is terrible. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised it lightening kept them from a full practice tonight.
I'm gonna get my fish in the pan, set the "auto bake" on the stove, hit the TM, and hopefully hit the shower and have a nice hot lunch waiting for me! GOtta hit the road by 2:30, so it will be a quick afternoon!
Dinner for the family will be as follows.........leftover fish for me and DS (will make broccoli for both of us and some brown rice for DS), grilled chicken breast for DD with raw carrots (doesn't care for steamed broccoli) and the same brown rice. It will all probably end up being eaten at room temperature as I will be packing the meal to be consumed in the car between post-school day doctors visit and sports practices.
I looked around at Target yesterday for some sort of insulated divided hot meal container that we could use for such days, but they didn't have anything. I think each persons meal will go into a large glass container while it is still hot and then I will wrap the containers in a towel and put them into an insulated grocery sack. Hopefully that will keep them warm enough to keep the germies at bay! Another insulated sack for water bottles and a tote of utensils and napkins and we will be ready to roll!!
I"ll try to pop on tonight.....................P
But I think the biggest woo hoo is a big thank you to Patricia and Cam who told me about the scanning feature on myfitnesspal -- it is fabulous!
I've worked out for about 10-15 mins this week because that's about all the time I've had so far this week..but I'm going to get some time in tomorrow!!
We are fortunate that we have enough participants that we can have a different coach every week. If you don't want to commit to a whole week let Janis know because we can split up weeks and even do a coach-of-the-day rotation sometimes. Please PM Janis if you are interested.
Do you sometimes find it is harder to stay on track on the week-ends than it is during the week? 
