lovinaz's "getting her act together" journal

[toystoryduo]

Great job staying on track with your food and exercise, Amy!

Where do you get the VitaMuffin tops? Trader Joes? I just saw those advertised in my Weight Watchers magazine and they look pretty yummy. How do they taste?

I hope you can get the issue fixed on your computer soon.

Have a great evening!

 

[inkkognito]

Ugh, no fun to have the computer on the fritz again. I remember my last bout with that (virus screwed things up beyond fixing) and it was a pain to find a replacement with XP as I refused to go to Vista.

That bathing suit is a nice concrete way to enjoy the progress.

 

[lovinaz]

I have some good news and some bad news. I always like to get the bad news out of the way first, so here it is - I didn't work out this morning! I was sooo tired. It's never a good sign when you go 100% back into a deep sleep after hitting the snooze button! So, I took that as a hint and slept in. I can either work out this afternoon while DD is at soccer (today is strength training day), or take the day off and work out on Sat. We'll see how it goes, I am OK with either way.

The good news is that I pulled a pair of pants out of the back of the closet (size 8, but they were always tight) and they fit! It never ceases to amaze me how much of a difference there is in sizes. I have some 8's I'm swimming in, this pair used to be too tight, etc.

More good news - my recycled glass countertop samples came in! They are AWESOME!!!! I was very surprised because the one I thought I would love was just OK, but the one DH picked was gorgeous, and that is probably the one we will get. He is still choking over the price, but I don't care, I'm paying for it and I'm willing to spend the $$ to have something different! Everyone had granite, this looks just as nice and it's completely customized (I picked the size of glass pieces, type/color of glass, etc) so it's unique to us. And the colors we chose are pretty neutral, so if we ever sell the house, it won't turn people away.

For Wednesday:
1316 cal, 59g fat, 126g carb, 85g protein, 38g fiber
B: chocolate oatmeal
L: spinach salad w/chicken, provolone, LF dressing
S: baby carrots; apple
S: red pepper-n-hummus; fiber cake; 4 Wheat Thins; 4 Cheez-Its
D: broiled lemon chicken w/green beans tossed w/olive oil, tomato and LF feta; HC fudge bar

E: 50min BL Cardio Max

Avoided: more Wheat Thins and Cheez-Its!
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Amy, I've noticed that one or two splurge meals per week really don't hurt anything, so that Flex point system is pretty smart! I have noticed that if I have something with a lot of refined carbs (Starbucks, baked goods, etc) that I retain a lot of water and I can see that on the scale right away, and it sticks there for a few days. So, after all these years I think I am starting to learn what to avoid (not saying that I actually avoid them all the time though! )

Tracy, I got the VitaMuffins at Costco (freezer section). They are Triple Chocolate or something like that. They are pretty good, although I am the only one in the house who likes them... I eat them right out of the freezer, they only take a couple minutes to thaw out.

Barb, DH custom built our computer and we've had it for a couple years. The hard drive went out last month (and yes, I lost tons of photos! ) and this time it's the motherboard. Having all that dust in the house from renovating is not helping, I'm sure...

 

[eyor44]

Sleeping in is not bad news. Your body needs sleep just as much as it needs exercise. Do something tonight and you will be fine.

on the pants! I agree with you on the sizes. One brand I wear one size and different brand I wear another. Why can't they all use the same measurement structure?

Okay, what is recycled glass counter tops? I mean, okay, I know counter top, but recycled glass??? I have never heard of this before. Gonna have to go do some research now.

Understand about the CPU issues. Some days, mine will just not work and I have had it worked on twice. Oldest DS is forbidden to use my laptop any more unless I am right there watching what web sites he goes to. Hope yours gets fixed soon.

 

[traceycooper]

oohhh i need pics of recycled counter tops!! sounds great
congrats to DD's team
congrats on getting into the pants
congrats on having sunshine!!!
and congrats on getting a sleep in

 

[toystoryduo]

I am proud of you for listening to your body, Amy. It sounds like you needed some extra sleep this morning.

Congrats on the pants fitting!!!

Those countertops sound really cool!

Hope you have a nice evening!

 

[redlight]

Congrats. Isn't fitting into pants that you couldn't do before a great feeling?

 

[inkkognito]

Ugh, it's awful to lose photos. I have started backing mine up on flash drives now since they are getting pretty cheap.

Good for you on those pants! The scale can be wacky, especially when you're developing muscle, but clothes don't lie. You know you're doing great when you get that nice loose fit.

 

[eyor44]

Amy
Love the counter tops. I googled them yesterday and they look so cool.

Hope you had a great evening yesterday.

Tracey
Search on "recycled glass countertops". They are amazing!

 

[Amy&Dan]

I agree with everyone else, your bad news was good news! Sleep in the right amounts is a huge metabolism boost so giving your body what it needs is good thinking.

Those countertops sound very nice. I have to say, its to the point people think granite is the only way to go and to me there's more to life than having what everybody else does. Of course my favorite counter top is Corian. I sitll love it and I don't care if its outdated, I may put that in one of these days!

Have a super day.

 

[lovinaz]

Weight this morning was 137.0!!!!! What the heck?? A 3.2lb loss from last week??? Whatever it is, I'll take it and hope it only gets better from here.

Poor DD got hit in the face with the soccer ball at practice last night (by one of the coaches no less!) and had a horrible nose bleed. She is OK, and the only reason she got hit in the face was because she tried to jump up to bump the ball with her chest, but didn't jump quite high enough...

I didn't end up working out yesterday, but got right back into it this morning. I will work out tomorrow morning to make my 5x this week. And being the typical engineer, I put together a spreadsheet for the next month's worth of workouts, so I make sure I am rotating things appropriately... I ordered a couple more DVDs from Blockbuster online, so I will eventually have to add those into the mix too!

I have a whole foods cooking class tomorrow, that should be interesting. It'll be nice to get some new, healthy recipes - assuming they are workable for me! I lose interest after about 6 ingredients.

I LOVE my countertop! I can't wait to get the whole thing, not just a 5x5 square. Our table is the same color that we are looking to get the cabinets, and the counter looks awesome on it. Not to mention the mosaic glass I bought about 6 months ago (for color inspiration) matches perfectly. I just need to find a glass tile backsplash to match my mosaic and I will be in kitchen heaven.

For Thursday:
1241 cal, 40g fat, 163g carb, 87g protein, 45g fiber
B: chocolate oatmeal
L: FlatOut wrap w/turkey, spinach, mustard, provolone
S: baby carrots; apple
S: red pepper-n-hummus; fiber cake
D: turkey sloppy joe on wheat bun; green beans

E: none

Avoided: VitaMuffin top (I was already high on calories)
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Lisa, the computer is back up and running, hopefully it stays there for a while! I have a pair of pants Size 6, that is my next goal. Aren't the countertops so cool?? Mine is from EnviroGlas. I will try to post a picture of it so everyone can see.

Tracey, thanks! Lots to be proud of this week.

redlight, yes it is a GREAT feeling to be able to fit into those pants! I will have to take my measurements again at the end of the month.

Barb, you think we'd have learned our lesson about backing things up. DH always says he is going to do it the first of every month, I guess I will have to make sure he does it!

Amy, you slipped in as I was typing this novel! I agree, granite is nice, but this is different, just as durable and helps get glass out of landfills!

 

[toystoryduo]

Congrats on weigh-in, Amy!!!!

I'm sorry to hear about your DD getting hit in the face with the soccer ball. I hope she is feeling better today.

I love the spreadsheet idea!

Have fun at the cooking class this weekend! If you get some good recipes, I hope you'll share them

 

[Amy&Dan]

Amy Congratulations on that weigh in! You clearly worked your butt off the last few weeks and now you have the concrete proof to show it. Heck the size 8 used-to-be-tight-pants alone was a good sign, but a 3.2 pound loss is even more exciting!

I love your spreadsheet, that sounds like something my engineer husband would do!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Forgot to say I am sorry about dd's getting hit in the face with the ball. I am glad she's okay but man that must have hurt!

 

[inkkognito]

Ouch, ouch, ouch, that poor kid!

BIG congrats on that weight loss. That had to feel absolutely great.

 

[eyor44]

Bathing suits.....old pants...... 3.2 loss......

You go girl!!!!!!!!!

Hope DD is okay. Soccer ball in the face.

 

[lovinaz]

I did MOST of Jillian's Trouble Zones DVD today - for some reason my DVD player kept pausing and it was really aggravating. I did all but the last circuit, so I got 40min in. It's a good workout, some of the same moves as Shred and Banish Fat, but some new ones too. My arms are KILLING me, so I know it works different muscles!

I have that whole foods cooking class today. Not too thrilled about it, but I'm sure it will be fine. Getting together with a bunch of women I don't know doesn't thrill me, but 2 are my good friends and my mom is also going.

I need to go shopping - I'm out of fiber cakes, fudge bars and red peppers!

For Friday:
1230 cal, 34g fat, 168g carbs, 88g protein, 38g fiber
B: chocolate oatmeal
L: FlatOut wrap w/ham, spinach, mustard, provolone
S: baby carrots, apple
S: 100cal pack Cheez-Its; 1.5 servings Quaker mini rice cakes
D: chicken fajita on FlatOut wrap (chicken, red & orange pepper, onion); VitaMuffin top

E: 55min Jillian

Avoided: going out to eat
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Tracy, I also put a daily weight on my spreadsheet, so I can really see how wacky it gets!

Amy, I am literally working my butt off, it has gotten a lot smaller. Unfortunately my chest area has also taken a hit. It's sad and will be potentially embarrassing come swimsuit season! Good thing I'm married and not on the prowl, DH just has to deal with it!

Barb, DD is fine. She's a tough kid - definitely not a girlie girl!

Lisa, I am SO thrilled to see those Biggest Loser results! It's about time! Of course that means I'll probably be stagnant for another 3 months before I see another jump, but as long as I keep at it and see results, I will be happy.

 

[Amy&Dan]

You crack me up with your chest woes! I am telling you, with the way so many women get implants and other stuff, I am so glad I am not "on the prowl" because the compettion is stiff and you need to have the $$ to get the work done to even hold your own!

Good job avoiding eating out, because lets face it, unless its subway its hard to do well!

Enjoy cooking with all those ladies. Yeah, being with a bunch of women I don't know is about as desireable to me as going the gynecologist. Glad your mom is going too!

 

[toystoryduo]

Amy and Amy~ You guys are both cracking me up!

How did your cooking class go? I hope you had a good time.

Have a great evening!

 

[traceycooper]

hmmm i like meeting new people so i would look forward to the cooking class!!
poor DD - hope shes ok!
saw the counter tops (call em work tops over here!!!) love them!!! i'm waiting for a counter top sample for my kitchen - black with sparkly bits in - have to have sparkle
congrats on the loss