WOW a slow night over here. Where did everybody go
Well here's is tomorrow's QOTD:
What equipment do you need to optimise your weight plan? Do you have everything already? If not make a priority list and a plan to acquire whatever is left.
I think the storm made everyone hibernate!
I have everything that I need to optimise my weight plan -- I just need to do it,
consistently, every single day. I think it will be easier to do that when I get back from the Princess but it sure would be nice to lose 5 pounds before I go.
Zzzz.... working away. Daycare closed at 3:30 today, so I basically had to take a break from work from then until 7:30 when DS went to bed. I'm trying to fax a report, but the darn thing keeps getting jammed, so I figure I'll catch up on the boards while it faxes/jams away! I think it's time to call it a day.
that you had to work about dinner last night. Hope that you don't always have to do that.
I hope that tax season goes by quickly for you. It's like a half marathon training schedule -- at the beginning it seems like it is a long way away but then it gets here before you know it!
I refuse to have work at home -- I feel like working with my DH I have to really protect the separation between home and work or I will
never get away from work.
But my office is only 3 miles away so it is easy to go down there if I need to.
Hi everyone! I only have time for a quick, drive-by post tonight. I have to get to bed soon...4:20 wake-up so I can catch my flight in the morning.
Safe travels, Beth!
Hey y'all! I've got everyone's WIN numbers recorded, but I'm gonna knock off for tonight and post results tomorrow. If anyone else would like to send in last minute numbers, please do!
Thanks, Connie!
Good Tuesday morning Team Donald
We have a delay this morning. I have no idea what kind of mess is out there. PLease stay safe anyone in the track of this storm. I can't believe how massive this storm is.
I had a pretty good day yesterday. I was right on with my calories but at the end of the night I was hungry. I did have a cup of tea with some milk. Dh went out to get some ice cream and he offered me some. I took a small spoon and didn't even fill it up. Just to have a taste. He was surprised that was all I took. I told him "I spent 30 minutes on the bike this afternoon I am not going to blow it."
Way to resist temptation, Dona!
And to your DH, ice cream, in a snow storm?
Back down again this morning and HOPING so badly to get my 25 pound clippie. I just pulled it up again to look at it for motivation. Noticed that the 30 pound clippies look so much nicer. Maybe if I work hard enough the pounds betweed 25 and 30 will go by quickly and I'll soon have a 30 pound clippie
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you, Shawn, that you get that 25 lb clippie soon!
Jumping back in here. I've had a terrible two weeks. I was sick and used that as an excuse and now I"ve been using the weather as an excuse to not go exercise. When I'm not exercising, I don't eat well. I was so inspired watching BL last night and I need to get going today!
So sorry to hear that you've been sick. Hope that you are feeling better now.
When you do feel better hopefully you will feel like taking some baby steps and getting back on track soon. Take care of yourself.
Found this in my inbox from sparkpeople this morning. It's a good reminder of the little things that we can do to help ourselves even when our lives are crazy busy.
Fitting Healthy Habits into Your Hectic Life
13 Tips to get More Nutrition and Fitness into Your Day
There just doesnt seem to be enough hours in the day to accomplish everything you need to do. And it can feel like an added stressor when you are trying to integrate healthy habits into your already hectic schedule. But if you make time for healthy habits, youll find yourself with extra reserves of energy that will lower your stress and help you get through lifes challenges.
Here are a few things you can start doing right now to make healthy habits a relatively painless part of your routine:
Drink water throughout the day. You dont hear this nearly enough: water is an all-purpose wonder-substance. Its great for your skin, your digestive system, and circulatory system, and aids in weight loss and cellulite reduction. If you feel fatigued during the day, its often because you arent hydrated properly. Drink water throughout the day, sipping from a large bottle or glass. If you have it nearby, its easy to remember. If you dont like the taste of water, keep a supply of lemon so that you can add a slice to your water it cuts any bitterness, adds a bit of vitamin C and makes it taste more festive!
Cut back on the amount of soda and coffee you drink. Sugar and caffeine dehydrate you and create energy rushes followed by crashes, which are ultimately energy-depleting. Substitute with drinks like green tea or 100% fruit juice.
Replace high-sugar foods with low-sugar versions. Cutting back on the amount of refined sugar you consume helps reduce calories and weight gain and also helps you avoid the energy slumps that come from sugar withdrawal. Items high in refined sugar include most soft drinks, cereals, baked goods, and of course, candy and ice cream. Look for low-sugar or no-sugar versions of these, or simply opt for healthy snacks instead.
Stock up on healthy, portable snacks. When you are grocery shopping, pick up bags of baby carrots, string cheese, nuts, fresh and dried fruit, single serving packs of applesauce, yogurt, wholegrain crackers, peanut butter, turkey jerky, etc. Having healthy portable snacks around will help you avoid bad vending-machine, convenience store and fast-food options. Read some more portable snack ideas.
Take the time to plan healthy meals for the week. Spend 15 minutes or so to map out your meals. Keep it simple. Then, when you shop for groceries, make your purchases based on the meals you will make during the week. This will help you avoid relying on less healthy take-out or fast food choices. Learn even more grocery store tips.
Purchase frozen, ready-to-cook ingredients. Frozen fruits and vegetables have high vitamin and mineral content because they dont sit around losing these nutrients for long before they are preserved. Although youll want to keep plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables around, its great to have frozen produce available for quick meal additions and smaller servings. Also, some grocery stores offer frozen boneless chicken breasts and a wide variety of seafood items in re-sealable packages. These are great for quick, healthy meals.
Pack your lunch the night before. You'll have given yourself the gift of extra time in the morning and you will assure that you have a healthy meal during the day. Dont forget to pack snack items so you can avoid the vending machine.
Cook double batches of whatever youre cooking. When you prepare dinner, especially on weekends, cook extra and freeze to use for another dinner or lunch. Then, you'll have a healthy meal ready to go when you are.
Give yourself some slack. If you are stressed out about preparing healthy meals every day, use what some experts call the "80/20" rule in your eating. If 80 percent of what you eat is healthy, then allow yourself to take it a little easier for the remaining 20 percent. You and your diet will survive.
Fit in exercise whenever you can. Experts recommend that adults exercise a minimum of 30 minutes three times per week. Aim for this amount, but dont kick yourself if you cant meet this goal. Any amount of exercise is better than none. No time to go to a gym? Build a stock of exercise tapes many have routines that you can complete in 20-40 minutes. Use hand weights or do crunches, leg-lifts and lunges while watching television. Or invest in an exercise bike you can pedal while catching up on your reading. Think of what would be most interesting to you and what best fits your schedule and budget.
Take a walk break during the day. Even 20 minutes can make a difference in your energy level, plus it gives you time to clear your head. If you walk with a friend or colleague, it also gives you time to socialize.
Whenever possible, walk. Increase the amount of time you can walk, versus sit or drive. It doesnt take that much extra time to park a bit farther from the store entrance, or to make a personal visit to a colleague rather than phoning, instant messaging or e-mailing.
Get enough sleep. Even if you gain more time in your day by cutting back on sleep, you will be less effective throughout the day, as your energy level and cognitive functioning will be reduced. Insufficient sleep also makes you more susceptible to illness. By getting enough sleep, you become more efficient during the time you are awake.
Begin integrating some or all of these habits today. Make them part of your normal routine. Youll be surprised at how little time is involved and how much better youll feel!
Here is the link to the article
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/wellness_articles.asp?id=186 but I did the cut and paste thing so it is easier.
Stay safe and warm everyone!
Have a great day Donalds!
The opposite side of the bed that I sleep on always has various toys, stuffed animals or books that dd brings to bed when she sleeps with me. I've still got a little bit to finish and a vacuuming. Then some major paper sorting. I really need a file cabinet so I can start this file system I'd read about a while back. I'm soooo tired of paper clutter all over my desk and my current file locations in my bedroom.
I am always finding better ways for me to do things. I have to make up my bed as soon as I get out of it and I have to clean the kitchen immed after we eat a meal and don't even get me started on my laundry system! I just wish DH & DS shared similar habits
Last week, I went down to our cellar for the first time when I needed to get something out and saw that we have a TON of space down there....I'm going to move more items down there that we rarely use and free up some more space in our apartment
to the challenge. Glad to see you here. With any luck we can help with your motivation. Im going to make a suggestion about your eating. I think you need to add meals during the day. If you have to make up a schedule that says breakfast: 9am lunch: 1pm and supper: 5pm then do that. Or plan to eat while the baby is napping. Whatever is easiest. But regular meals will help change your metabolism to be steady through the whole day and you wont snack so much at night. 
Saw him in Philly at the Wachovia. OMG wound up with club seats so close we could almost touch the man. Add the free beer they gave when we walked in the door and it was a fabulous night. I wonder how much hes charging for his Vegas shows? 
Check out the website. I don't think it's too fancy, and we probably just looked terrible at the end of a long day. I also noticed that aligot was on other menus so maybe it's similar from place to place. 
There is a pound missing and I am hoping that if I am very, very quiet it won't find me again. . . I am pretty sure that I know where it is hiding so as long as I can avoid the pantry maybe I will be okay.
