Cam's New Lease on Life Journal (comments welcome!)

[Mykelogan]

Hi Cam!!

Sorry I have not been around for the past few days but I have gotten caught up finally! Wow, you have had a lot going on lately and you're doing great with your marathon training! Congrats too on making the goal of not spending your points on junk food and sticking to it!
Besides I am sure the fufillment you get from the good work you do with charities like the SO is much more satisfying than any snack food out there!!

Have a great day and I hope you get some relaxation soon!! Maybe during "Three Wishes?" hehe!

Mike

 

[keenercam]

Thanks, Mike! If I can just survive DD's SAT tomorrow, I can breathe a little more easily (of course, I'll be an even bigger wreck waiting for her test results ).

 

[MagicalMom]

Wow Cam! Very impressive! You are one inspiring lady! I didn't even get to read it all 'cause well, it is super long, but what I read was fabulous! Congrats on being the Special Olympics Family of the year!!!

 

[keenercam]

Wow Cam! Very impressive! You are one inspiring lady! I didn't even get to read it all 'cause well, it is super long, but what I read was fabulous! Congrats on being the Special Olympics Family of the year!!!

Thanks! Hey, maybe next year you could join us for the Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics in Rehobeth! Told you I try to recruit everyone I "meet"!!! Seriously, though, thanks for your kind words. Have a great weekend!

 

[frogmommy]

Hi Cam-

I think you did a great job at Applebee's the other night. Hey, if you are careful about what you eat during the day then I think it's ok to sample a bit later. It's all about moderation.

Good luck to your DD tomorrow. Hope she doesn't have to march in the rain!!

 

[Mykelogan]

Hey Cam!

How'd DD do today? I know she won't have the results yet but how are you all at least feeling now that it is over? Good I hope!!

My nephew loved his Disney dollars btw! And they tried to convince me to join them again, which I would have as my dad was going to buy me a last minute plane ticket regardless of the cost so I could be their Disney Tour Guide but sadly my boss was not so keen on the idea when I ran it by her today! hehe They are even going to the Halloween party at MK on Tuesday! They originally planned one day at the parks and the rest of the vacation would just be at the condo, etc... well know they're going to Disney for 5 days!!! Ugh!! So not happy but happy for them I guess! Sorry to hijack your journal! LOL

Hope you are having a great weekend overall!!!
Mike

 

[keenercam]

Hey Cam!

How'd DD do today? I know she won't have the results yet but how are you all at least feeling now that it is over? Good I hope!!

Mike -- Thanks for asking. Of course, sometimes the only way you learn anything from a 17 year old girl is to unavoidably eavesdrop on them when they are on their cell phone in your vehicle on the way to the next "thing"! So, having heard her discussing things with her study buddy, she sounded pretty confident. Fortunately the essay was something she felt very strongly about and could write on regardless of her lack of interest in current events, major literature, etc. It was something like "Is success the product of hard work or luck?" Since the writing component was going to be her biggest struggle, I was relieved to hear that went well. And apparently they learned some of the right vocab words during the their study blitz over the last couple of days. I can't tell you how glad I am that it is behind her. Her favored university has upped its requirements AGAIN, so it feels like she is shooting at a moving target. As long as she did her best and she didn't have a nervous breakdown, I am thrilled!

My nephew loved his Disney dollars btw! And they tried to convince me to join them again, which I would have as my dad was going to buy me a last minute plane ticket regardless of the cost so I could be their Disney Tour Guide but sadly my boss was not so keen on the idea when I ran it by her today! hehe They are even going to the Halloween party at MK on Tuesday! They originally planned one day at the parks and the rest of the vacation would just be at the condo, etc... well know they're going to Disney for 5 days!!! Ugh!! So not happy but happy for them I guess! Sorry to hijack your journal! LOL Hope you are having a great weekend overall!!!
Mike

I can see how that would be a huge temptation, but I had considered trying to squeeze in a trip before the 1/2 marathon and then decided I am really enjoying the anticipation of that trip and I didn't want to detract from that and all that planning with something in between. Does that make sense? I am glad your DN enjoyed his Disney $$. Smart kid! So nice of your dad to offer to pay for your ticket. Very sweet. Am glad to know, though, that your next trip to WDW is going to be soooo different from the past, and there are goals to meet before then, and you are on track with that. So enjoy the journey and stay focused, buddy!

So, my day was crazy then calm and fun all around. Up at 5:45 to get DD up for SATs and she called her friend at 6. Got on the phone with Disney Dining for ressies for our WISH team pre-1/2 marathon meal at Trails End on Friday night! Then we all left here at 7:15, dropped off DD, then picked up coffee, went to cross country meet in pouring rain, only to have it cancelled. Took one of the boxes of Joe to the florist where DH does some consulting work (they were very grateful), then dropped DS off at home. Howard and I went to Panera Bread for breakfast, then home. Relaxed a bit and then went to pick up DD at noon, but she wasn't done until after 1. DD and I stayed put since her band was on its way to that school for a competition.

DH took DS to a friend's house to rehearse for their talent show audition. Then we supported the band while they did an amazing indoor standstill show in a gymnasium. DD did an amazing job with her solo and the guard was wonderful! They scored 82.0 from TOB judges, which is absolutely awesome (last week was 78.6 from more relaxed judges, so this was a pleasant surprise).

After the awards (another "sweep"), we picked up DS and friend for dinner at Pizza Hut. I had two heaping bowls of mostly "free" salad and then 1/8 piece of medium cheese and 1/16 piece of pepperoni lovers. Lots of water.

Took a nap tonight while DH watched the Penn State game, then did my 2 miles on our treadmill, though I should have gone to the gym.

Good, productive day. Will see friends tomorrow. Really looking forward to it.

 

[frogmommy]

I so admire you for eating mostly salad when there is pizza to be had. I know I couldn't stop at a few slivers.

Congrats to DD on her performance today (both of them).

Have fun with your friends tomorrow!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Cam!

Sounds like you had a great day Saturday! How did Sunday go? Didn't your DH have his 15K on Sunday? How did that go?

Hope you have a wonderful Monday!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

sounds like you had a great,,,and busy day!!!
hope you get to relax a bit too

 

[keenercam]

I so admire you for eating mostly salad when there is pizza to be had. I know I couldn't stop at a few slivers.

Congrats to DD on her performance today (both of them).

Have fun with your friends tomorrow!

Thank you, Heather! I really appreciate your support. Admiration? Whoooahhh! That is very exciting! Believe me, I didn't feel admirable when I had been telling myself I wouldn't eat the pizza or, okay, I won't eat the pepperoni, or okay, I'll take the cheese off. But did I make any of those smart choices? Noooooo. I really can look back on it now, though and acknowledge that I didnt' do that much damage. Let's hope the scale agrees tomorrow! I have been in the same 3 pound weight range up and down for about 5 weeks! UGH!

Hi Cam!

Sounds like you had a great day Saturday! How did Sunday go? Didn't your DH have his 15K on Sunday? How did that go?

Hope you have a wonderful Monday!

Hi, Tracy! Thanks for asking. Sunday was very nice. DH did his 15K in 83:03 and was very excited to have been able to run the whole thing. I was very proud of him! The half marathon should be a breeze as long as he doesn't over-train the next 13 weeks. He also beat his PB at the 5 mile mark by more than 5 minutes!

We had a nice day with our friends, and I was able to snack at their house because I brought baked lays and fat free pretzels with us. I also had a few baked tortillas and some fat free pretzel crackers that are awesome! We did chinese buffet for dinner and I stuck to my usual strategy of steamed shrimp and california rolls, then the veggies from my favorite dishes. Didn't eat anything if it wasn't delicious -- why waste the points, right? Didn't touch the desserts either. I avoided the fridge & cupboards when I got home, too.

Today's plan:
B: 2 lite multi-grain english muffins with 1 lite turkey sausage on each (5); coffee w/skim milk (0); 20 oz water by now. Also took my vitamin. DONE
S: apple w/low fat peanut butter (2)
L: broccoli w/chicken and mexican tomatoes (4)
S: pretzel crackers w/fat free cheese spread (2.5)
D (at work before gym): LC roasted potatoes w/veggies & cheddar (5)

Reality:
B: 2 lite multi-grain english muffins with 1 lite turkey sausage on each (5); coffee w/skim milk (0); 20 oz water by now. Also took my vitamin.
S: sugar free gum
L: apple (1); mexican chicken w/broccoli (4); 20 oz water (new total: 40)
S: (at 4:00) pretzel crackers w/laughing cow lite cheese (3) YUM!!!
S: (at 5:00) pretzel crackers (1)
D: chicken, refried beans & mexican tomatoes (6); 1/2 piece baked fish (2.5); tater tots (2)

 

[keenercam]

Did my 30 minutes "walking" tonight at the Y on the treadmill. Covered 2.1 miles. That is a 14:17 pace -- well ahead of the sweepers! The question is whether I could sustain that pace. I did the following intervals:
warm up to 5:00
jog at 5.5 mph to 6:00
walk at 4 mph to 10:00
jog at 5 mph to 11:30
walk at 4 mph to 15:00
jog at 5.0 mph to 16:20
walk at 4 mph to 20:00
jog at 5 mph to 21:20
walk at 4 mph to 25:00
jog at 5 mph to 26:00
walk at 4 mph to 30:00

I was dripping sweat when I was done. My hair was soaked. I was so proud of myself. That was the most I've jogged in 30 minutes before. Can't believe I was able to jog at a 12 minute mile pace or faster for 90 seconds. It really wasn't much harder than doing a slower pace jog. I'll have to try to push myself a bit on that.

I LOVE my ipod. It makes such a HUGE difference!

 

[DisDon]

Did my 30 minutes "walking" tonight at the Y on the treadmill. Covered 2.1 miles. That is a 14:17 pace -- well ahead of the sweepers! The question is whether I could sustain that pace. I did the following intervals:
warm up to 5:00
jog at 5.5 mph to 6:00
walk at 4 mph to 10:00
jog at 5 mph to 11:30
walk at 4 mph to 15:00
jog at 5.0 mph to 16:20
walk at 4 mph to 20:00
jog at 5 mph to 21:20
walk at 4 mph to 25:00
jog at 5 mph to 26:00
walk at 4 mph to 30:00

I was dripping sweat when I was done. My hair was soaked. I was so proud of myself. That was the most I've jogged in 30 minutes before. Can't believe I was able to jog at a 12 minute mile pace or faster for 90 seconds. It really wasn't much harder than doing a slower pace jog. I'll have to try to push myself a bit on that.

I LOVE my ipod. It makes such a HUGE difference!

Awesome job!! so, what was YOUR playlist?

 

[keenercam]

Awesome job!! so, what was YOUR playlist?

Don -- It was a random play of all my current "wogging" songs, including a couple by Kelly Clarkson, Maroon5, Outkast, Beyonce, BlackEyed Peas, etc. Some upbeat country stuff in there too. Nothing you'd know Enough to keep me moving, though!

Finished out food well last night with a WW dessert (3), so I used all my points and my APs. 6 pts total were non-nourishing snacky stuff (the pretzel crackers and the chocolate dessert), but seeing how I can justify anything , I've told myself the pretzels were not that bad and they were a place for the cheese (calcium/protein), and the dessert was "earned" with APs. Yeah, I know, not quite the right attitude, but I'll live with it.

Food plan for today:
B: 2 lite EMs w/scrape of PB&J on one side (3); 1 sugar free oreo (1)
S: apple (1); lite yogurt (2)
L: broccoli w/LC cheddar baked potatoes (5)
D: low carb wrap w/lite turkey (3.5); apple (1)


Reality:
B: 2 lite EMs w/scrape of PB&J on one side (3); 1 sugar free oreo (1)
S: apple (1); vitamin; 1/4 of mini bagel w/taste of pumpkin butter (1) -- 40 oz water by now
L: LC broccoli roasted potatoes w/cheddar (5) over broccoli (0); 60 oz water up to lunch.
S at 2:15 -- lite yogurt (2)
By 3:00 pm -- 70 oz water; 20 oz decaf no cal iced tea
3:30 -- 100 calorie pack of peanut butter crisps (2)
4:45 (I have the munchies, can you tell? ) -- pretzel crisps (1)
6:00 -- flat bread w/turkey (3.5)
9:15 -- 2 lite EMs w/lite hotdogs, peppers (5); bite of turkey sandwich (1)

By 5:00 pm, I have now finished 90 oz water and 20 oz decaf no cal iced tea.

I actually was going to eat the wrap for lunch and try to have the LC for dinner before I leave the office at 5:30, but realized it makes so much more sense to eat the hot meal for lunch and take the wrap with me to eat in the car on the way to my 6:00 meeting. I'll also take an apple with me, and then I won't be starving all evening. I'll still have plenty of points left when I get home at 9:15, so I can have a snack if I am hungry then.

I stopped at the grocery store and found all sorts of good foods that I have read about in journals here, so I bought the following:
honey crisp apple
la yogurt light yogurt
sugar free oreos
carb down flatbreat (15g fiber -- WOW!)
100 calorie pack of planters peanut butter cookie crisps

I also found those individual packets of diet iced tea that you add to a water bottle but with decaf tea. AWESOME! I had wanted some variety to all the water I am drinking and WW allows you to substitute some non-carbonated no calorie, decaf beverages for part of your water requirement. But I couldn't find decaf diet iced tea packets. I am very psyched -- will have it later when I am tired of water.

Got up at 5:45 this morning and got dressed in workout clothes and shoes and did the first 2 miles (30 minutes) of WATP 3 mile workout -- my plan says only 30 minutes cross training today, and I couldn't find my 2 mile tape, so I did this and then a few minutes of cool down and stretching. Great workout in the dry warmth of my family room!

 

[Mykelogan]

Hi Cam!!

Great finds at the grocery store! The iced tea packets sound cool.
Sounds like we have the same list on our iPods too! hehe!
Thanks for your words of encouragement in my journal and keep up your great work too!!!

Have a happy & healthy day!
Mike

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Cam!!!!

You are doing such a great job! Congrats on finding good things at the store!

I will post this in my journal as well, but thanks again for the great receipe for Friday. I didn't get to update until today,but everyone loved it. My boss doesn't like brochooli (?) and even she liked it. It was a great hit. Something I
will definiltly be making again!!!! Thanks again

Keep up the great work! You are doing great. Have a wonderful Tuesday!

 

[keenercam]

I will post this in my journal as well, but thanks again for the great receipe for Friday. I didn't get to update until today,but everyone loved it. My boss doesn't like brochooli (?) and even she liked it. It was a great hit. Something I will definiltly be making again!!!! Thanks again

Jamie -- I am so glad to hear it worked out well for you and was well-received. It is always great to have a couple of those looks-so-complicated-and-tastes-so-good-but-is-so-easy-to-make recipes!

Thank you for all your support, too! :

 

[Strings]

Hey Cam,
I wanted to thank you for your support. You are the best.

I keep forgetting that I have those WATP tapes in my cabinet. It is good in a pinch. Your shopping list looks great!

Keep up the good work,
Beth

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Cam!!!!

Happy Wednesday!!! Hope you are having a wonderful day!!!!

 

[keenercam]

Thanks, Beth & Jamie! Should be relatively quiet today. Have to leave early to get home and shower and dress for a family portrait tonight. Special Olympics is doing a family portrait for the awards ceremony that will be on display that night and then given to us. That will be so nice. Glad I should take up a bit less room than in the last one we had done!

Food today:
B: small bagel with scrape of cream cheese (7); decaf coffee; vitamin; lots of headache medicine (thank God that has no points)
S: 20 oz water; more advil (0)
L: 4 slices flat bread (2); 6 slices lite turkey (1.5); lite string cheese (1); pretzel crisps (2)