In Search of My Body vol. 10 - taking it one paper towel at at time

[AKASnowWhite]

What's the line? You can't out-train a bad diet? (sorry Lisa)

yes! Why had I forgotten that? Selective memory perhaps Seriously - that one is going up on my fridge. Today.


Trucking along over here. Discovered sugar-free/low cal margaritas and strawberry margaritas which is probably a bad thing.

home-made recipe or mix?

About 11 lbs down since restarting on June 13th.

That is SO awesome Kat! btw- I saw your wedding photos on FB. GORGEOUS!

WORD!
So I tracked yesterday and I lost 2lbs. I know, I know, Lisa, but I had to check. Actually weighing myself stops me from eating the whole bag of xxx. I'm not mentioning what it was in case it starts a craving for someone else!

as if anyone else is going to crave saltines

I am so tired lately. Just tired. Is it...
1. Food choices
2. Lack of exercise
3. Simply working, mothering, and wife-ing...and housekeeping
4. My body trying to rest after the last 9 months?
5. all of the above

Unscientifically vote, please!

I'm going with 5.) all of the above! But #3 has a huge role in effecting the rest of the list. (or is it affecting. Seriously. I get them confused all the time)

Now we're into the month of July, which basically means I don't work. I'm on a very similar schedule to teachers! Kids in school=I work. Kids at home (and high school/college kids available to work for cheaper than me)= I'm off. Of course that's a mixed blessing. Time off theoretically means a less stressful schedule and I *should* be able to better focus on me for a bit. The BAD news is no paycheck. That fact has never stressed me out more than it is right now (which in turn is bad news for my eating!). Sending one kid to college with a significant scholarship took a small bite out of our budget. Sending a 2nd, even though he has received excellent scholarships & financial aid packages, takes a HUGE chunk of money. And, hello? I want to travel thankyouverymuch

I really need to get to that to-do list. Instead I'm sitting on the deck with my coffee and laptop. Makes it sooooo easy to procrastinate.

 

[HockeyKat]

Nancy, I am tired too. I blame it on extreme boredom. In your case, likely food choices is #1, followed by the rest.

Thanks on the wedding pics!! I had been meaning to put those up in forever and finally got to it the other night.

The 11 lbs, well, I still have a long way to go so am not getting excited. I do feel better but still bleah. Just not very happy with how I look right now.


Liz... it's made primarily with store-that-shall-not-be-named (STSNBN) brand products. They make a powdered, crystal-light like Lime Margarita and Strawberry drink mix, both no-cal. Mix either Lime Margarita, or that combined with Strawberry, with ice, water, a splash of Mandarin Orange STSNBN sparkling water, and a jigger of Cuervo Traditional Tequila.

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Is it Baja Bobs LC/SF margarita mix?!?! That stuffs is GOOD! I haven't gotten any in a while, but maybe...wait? I'm supposed to be back on the wagon today...but it's sugarfree!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Liz... it's made primarily with store-that-shall-not-be-named (STSNBN) brand products. They make a powdered, crystal-light like Lime Margarita and Strawberry drink mix, both no-cal. Mix either Lime Margarita, or that combined with Strawberry, with ice, water, a splash of Mandarin Orange STSNBN sparkling water, and a jigger of Cuervo Traditional Tequila.

"STSNBN" brand LOVE it.

Is it Baja Bobs LC/SF margarita mix?!?! That stuffs is GOOD! I haven't gotten any in a while, but maybe...wait? I'm supposed to be back on the wagon today...but it's sugarfree!

Maybe in a few days as a reward for a job well done

 

[SeptemberGirl]

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[COLOR="navy"]I'm going with 5.) all of the above! But #3 has a huge role in effecting the rest of the list. (or is it affecting. Seriously. I get them confused all the time)

It's affecting there. The effect of life is that it affects your sleep. Oh, yes, I am full of useless stuff like that! You are probably spot on about the list, though!


Now we're into the month of July, which basically means I don't work. I'm on a very similar schedule to teachers! Kids in school=I work. Kids at home (and high school/college kids available to work for cheaper than me)= I'm off. Of course that's a mixed blessing. Time off theoretically means a less stressful schedule and I *should* be able to better focus on me for a bit. The BAD news is no paycheck. That fact has never stressed me out more than it is right now (which in turn is bad news for my eating!). Sending one kid to college with a significant scholarship took a small bite out of our budget. Sending a 2nd, even though he has received excellent scholarships & financial aid packages, takes a HUGE chunk of money. And, hello? I want to travel thankyouverymuch

I really need to get to that to-do list. Instead I'm sitting on the deck with my coffee and laptop. Makes it sooooo easy to procrastinate. [/COLOR]

Bleeping money! Two kids in college, ugh. How could you not stress?

Hey, we got our tax return...seems we overpaid that $6500 by $13.79. Yep. I bought pizza for dinner. Whee! Thanks, IRS!


Oh and missy...it was not saltines! But it was something yummy delicious!

Nancy, I am tired too. I blame it on extreme boredom. In your case, likely food choices is #1, followed by the rest.

Hey, that's me all exhausted! You're not supposed be voting on Nancy...remember how perky she is?

Liz... it's made primarily with store-that-shall-not-be-named (STSNBN) brand products. They make a powdered, crystal-light like Lime Margarita and Strawberry drink mix, both no-cal. Mix either Lime Margarita, or that combined with Strawberry, with ice, water, a splash of Mandarin Orange STSNBN sparkling water, and a jigger of Cuervo Traditional Tequila.

Hmm, yum. Yes, mine is the Acme brand lemonade and this sweet tea vodka with no sugar...I'll have to look for those sugar free things at the red bullseye.

Is it Baja Bobs LC/SF margarita mix?!?! That stuffs is GOOD! I haven't gotten any in a while, but maybe...wait? I'm supposed to be back on the wagon today...but it's sugarfree!

Is the wagon alcohol free? I'm not judging, mind you! I'm trying to only drink on the weekends...ack!

 

[HockeyKat]

Is it Baja Bobs LC/SF margarita mix?!?! That stuffs is GOOD! I haven't gotten any in a while, but maybe...wait? I'm supposed to be back on the wagon today...but it's sugarfree!

Nope, it's just plain STSNBN (Walmart, in case you didn't know) brand powdered drink mix in Lime Margarita. $1.98 at mine. I tried some liquid margarita mix that was "light" and it wasn't nearly as good.

My wagon has alcohol.

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Liz, my problem is that my wagon ALWAYS has alcohol and I think it keeps my weight up. But of course, when I say that I'm on the wagon without alcohol, that's an hour by hour thing...catch me tonight and I'll probably have one of those leftover beers from the 4th in my hand! Maybe I should just account for the extra calories in my alcohol?

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Liz, my problem is that my wagon ALWAYS has alcohol and I think it keeps my weight up. But of course, when I say that I'm on the wagon without alcohol, that's an hour by hour thing...catch me tonight and I'll probably have one of those leftover beers from the 4th in my hand! Maybe I should just account for the extra calories in my alcohol?

YES!!! Because drinking is a part of your life - a good, responsible part. Why banish it?

I am hour by hour on everything, sister. Me and AA. Oh, the irony!

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

good responsible part?? Maybe most of the time, but you should have SEEN my deck/yard after the 4th! We never have parties or anything, but Rey was home for the first time in years for the 4th (he's a truck driver and usually stays out on most holidays to make sure he can be home for xmas). We had two couple friends (and their HOARDS of children over) and in the morning it looked like a frat party had hit my backyard! you KNOW I've had too much if I don't clean when people leave, it's usually a compulsion!

 

[adsrtw]

Liz - I think it is all of the above too and I am trying to restrain myself from weighing in today.

Karen - don't cut out alcohol completely because you will crave it more in the long run. I have to have chocolate and 2 drinks a week (gotta have frozen SF chocolate pudding or and ice cream bar).

Nancy - I can't imagine how expensive 2 in college at the same time is.

Kat - I'm going to have to try the margarita.

Jo - yay on your miles! I have a feeling that I won't make it there tonight. Mentally and physically exhausted from work.

Hello Lisa, Kelly, & E!

I'm trying to hold off in dinner for a little while, but I might have to cave. Breakfast was oatmeal with almond milk and the fruit of death and a home made iced coffee with sugar free vanilla syrup and ff half and half. Lunch was turkey breast with assorted veggies and cottage cheese. I snacked on Special K protein plus off and on (premeasured serving). I have no idea what I'm going to have for dinner. My kids have already eaten and I have to stay away from the baked potatoes, at least until I get over my cravings. I might run to the store to get a package of shirataki and make some fake carbonara primavera.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

"fruit of death"

 

[adsrtw]

Dinner ended up being something a bit different. I found nooodles (yes, correct spelling). They are shelf stable and taste better than shirataki. I added a pack of seasoned baby veggies, chicken, and a laughing cow and heated through. I added a little Dash and yum!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Sounds like a great dinner, EE!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

just a quick HI..

You have been busy today..

Have a great night all..

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Tracked. *slightly* over, but not bad at all really.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Decent day thus far on the food front. Not in the exercise arena however.

So, remember when my husband crashed into me and bent my bike tire? And remember how I waited a whole WEEK to get a new one? And then we went biking Monday and I got a flat tire on said new wheel? Well....I think I'm cursed. We were preparing to ride this morning and Stephen literally walked past my bike and the tire popped. WT-F?

He biked. I yoga'ed. Becca joined me, which was fun. The kitten attempted to join us to which was way less fun. He kept attacking my hair. So much for relaxation

Now I'm headed back down to the bike shop to have them deal with this effing wheel.

And I'm not drinking, why?

 

[HockeyKat]

My cats think any kind of home exercise is actually play time.

Sucks on the bike wheel!

AC is broken again. At least today it's only 90. Not like it's new or anything.

Dietary changes going well. Down about 12 lbs now since June 13th, and I like this way of eating, so I think I am going to stick with it for a while. I don't even miss the processed foods or sugar.

I need to run tonight but don't want to. I might make myself anyhow. It looks like Saturday is going to be 12-14 miles rather than 10 due to some leaders being out.

 

[Ronda93]

I am running again. I have been doing some PT sessions and am running pain free. Lots of weakness in the left hip. I blame vacation shoes. Whatever the cause, I have a sheet full of exercises that seem to be helping. Flick, the cat, looks forward to my exercise sessions.

I hope I can build up miles soon. I want to run a full. The Mickey in January is likely the earliest possibility.

We got up on the 4th of July and rode our bikes to First Watch for breakfast. Wednesday when I pulled my bike out for work I had a flat. A patch had finally given up. It was a good patch. Lasted three years, maybe more. I also have new bike fever. It happens every six months or so. It'll pass.

Back to the salt mine....

Ronda

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I am running again. I have been doing some PT sessions and am running pain free. Lots of weakness in the left hip. I blame vacation shoes. Whatever the cause, I have a sheet full of exercises that seem to be helping. Flick, the cat, looks forward to my exercise sessions.

Glad to hear the hip is feeling better! I had to break up with the TM. Walk, jog, run - it made no difference. The TM was just KILLING my hip flexor. Now I'm biking and doing yoga in an effort to regain some of my flexibility. I probably won't even attempt to run until Labor Day. <sigh>

We got up on the 4th of July and rode our bikes to First Watch for breakfast. Wednesday when I pulled my bike out for work I had a flat. A patch had finally given up. It was a good patch. Lasted three years, maybe more. I also have new bike fever. It happens every six months or so. It'll pass.

wow! A patch that lasted 3 years? I did get my wheel issue resolved (hopefully). Have I mentioned how much I adore my mechanics? Now I want pink handle bar tape. and a new helmet to match

AC is broken again. At least today it's only 90. Not like it's new or anything.

How you can keep from causing someone bodily harm at this point is beyond me Kat! That unit has been nothing but trouble from the day you started!

12 lbs. That is so freakin' fabulous! Especially because you aren't killing yourself on the food end of things! Sounds like a plan you can life with long-term.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

oh - and I'm currently researching recipes that use (and HIDE!) zucchini. It's only the first week of July and we've already been so *blessed* with the green gems that I don't know what to do with it all!