238 today. I'm feeling better about this. I have to admit that the 244 last week really got me down. But I was hopeful that it would go down.
Breakfast: the last few days I've been eating 1 egg, 2 egg whites, 1 cup fresh spinach, and veggies. Today the veggies were 1/2 cup mushroom, 1/4 cup fresh mushrooms, handful of grape tomatoes and 1-2 ounces of cheese. I usually don't finish it all and it keeps me full for a long time.
Dinner: last night it was salmon for Pete, tilapia for me; both in foil with lemon slices and lots of cracked pepper. Foiled veggies for each of us too. Healthy choices each time.
I made these today: Redone Lemon Bars. Only I used all the lemons yesterday making homemade lemonade so they ended up being Lemon-Lime Bars. I can't wait to try them for dessert tonight. I'm also on an ice cream kick. Katie on Dashing Dish has an "ice cream" recipe I want to try. But I'm most excited about trying low calorie sorbets. I have huge amounts of fruit from Costco and I want to use it to make good things this week.
Unconsciously or consciously I am making better choices.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
??? Suzie Homemaker
I'm on vacation. Yay! No work until 8/1/11!
I didn't weigh myself today. Not because I was worried or didn't want to, but because I forgot. I vaguely remember kissing Pete goodbye at 6am and then falling asleep. When I woke up it was 8am. I went down and got coffee started and started in on my to do list. I have a bunch of things that I want to get done in the next week. Deep cleaning and organizing and decluttering.
I worked on my to do list until noon and then headed out to run my errands and Pete's errands (see - Suzie Homemaker). I came home and started dinner and Pete and I ate.
I love days like this. Days where I get things accomplished. And although I didn't go to the gym today, I was moving ALL DAY. So it's good on both fronts.
About the gym...I did something with my foot. On Tuesday night during training with my trainer, I did mountain climbers. I think it put way too much pressure on the balls of my feet. I intended on running afterwards, but after about 10 minutes, my feet hurt. Every time I took a stride on the ball of my left foot it hurt. Immediate afterwards my toes would go numb. I had this issue before, but solved it by getting good shoes. Usually my shoes last me a good 12 months. My shoes are only 8 months old, but after looking at the soles, they're pretty worn in the ball area. So I'm going to try different shoes tomorrow and hope that the pain doesn't return. If it does I think I need to either try new shoes or see a podiatrist.
I didn't weigh myself today. Not because I was worried or didn't want to, but because I forgot. I vaguely remember kissing Pete goodbye at 6am and then falling asleep. When I woke up it was 8am. I went down and got coffee started and started in on my to do list. I have a bunch of things that I want to get done in the next week. Deep cleaning and organizing and decluttering.
I worked on my to do list until noon and then headed out to run my errands and Pete's errands (see - Suzie Homemaker). I came home and started dinner and Pete and I ate.
I love days like this. Days where I get things accomplished. And although I didn't go to the gym today, I was moving ALL DAY. So it's good on both fronts.
About the gym...I did something with my foot. On Tuesday night during training with my trainer, I did mountain climbers. I think it put way too much pressure on the balls of my feet. I intended on running afterwards, but after about 10 minutes, my feet hurt. Every time I took a stride on the ball of my left foot it hurt. Immediate afterwards my toes would go numb. I had this issue before, but solved it by getting good shoes. Usually my shoes last me a good 12 months. My shoes are only 8 months old, but after looking at the soles, they're pretty worn in the ball area. So I'm going to try different shoes tomorrow and hope that the pain doesn't return. If it does I think I need to either try new shoes or see a podiatrist.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Look Where You Want to Go
2.5 years ago Pete signed me up for motorcycle class. It was actually my Valentine's gift and a lovely one at that. In the weeks leading up to it I tried to figure out ways to get out of it, but still get my motorcycle endorsement for my drivers license. The week came and I hadn't thought of anything so I went to the first class. It was ok. I was nervous (as with any new situation), a loner and stayed to myself. Thankfully there were no group projects...at least none that I remember.
The second night of class was great. I was a bit more confident and proud of myself for completing the book work. Hell, I could just get my endorsement, right? Nope. Still had to do the actual learning how to ride a motorcycle and pass the road test. Saturday brought sun, but cold. I dressed warm and as I was leaving, I admitted to Pete that I was more nervous to do this class than I was to get married. I don't know if that means I have no fears of marriage with Pete or if I was just terrified of learning to ride. Either one, he sent me out the door to my class.
I got there and learned that I wasn't the only one who had NEVER ridden. I started in and actually ended up doing very well. Out of the 15 people, I was the highest scoring woman and I score higher than some of the guys. A few of them came up to me during class and told me that I made it look easy. After I picked my bottom jaw up off the wet pavement, I smiled and thanked them. On the inside I was screaming, "IF YOU ONLY KNEW!"
Why am I telling you all this? Well I rode my motorcycle last night. After Pete and I ate dinner I had a narrow turn around to get off the cement (where kickstands don't melt into as they do on blacktop) and onto the service road. When that happens I remind myself "Look where you want to go, not where you are."
Look where you want to go, not where you are.
Light bulb moment. Yes, I remember that I need to take this day by day. I remember that I need to focus on the here and now and not worry so much about what will happen in the future. However, I need to look where I want to be each day. Instead of lamenting the fact that I have gained 10 pounds in the last couple of months, I need to focus on what I can accomplish my the end of today to reach that lofty goal of additional weight loss. Exercise, healthy food choices and portions, more water, better sleep and whatever else I figure out.
It seems so simple, but yet it took me a while to realize this.
The second night of class was great. I was a bit more confident and proud of myself for completing the book work. Hell, I could just get my endorsement, right? Nope. Still had to do the actual learning how to ride a motorcycle and pass the road test. Saturday brought sun, but cold. I dressed warm and as I was leaving, I admitted to Pete that I was more nervous to do this class than I was to get married. I don't know if that means I have no fears of marriage with Pete or if I was just terrified of learning to ride. Either one, he sent me out the door to my class.
I got there and learned that I wasn't the only one who had NEVER ridden. I started in and actually ended up doing very well. Out of the 15 people, I was the highest scoring woman and I score higher than some of the guys. A few of them came up to me during class and told me that I made it look easy. After I picked my bottom jaw up off the wet pavement, I smiled and thanked them. On the inside I was screaming, "IF YOU ONLY KNEW!"
Why am I telling you all this? Well I rode my motorcycle last night. After Pete and I ate dinner I had a narrow turn around to get off the cement (where kickstands don't melt into as they do on blacktop) and onto the service road. When that happens I remind myself "Look where you want to go, not where you are."
Look where you want to go, not where you are.
Light bulb moment. Yes, I remember that I need to take this day by day. I remember that I need to focus on the here and now and not worry so much about what will happen in the future. However, I need to look where I want to be each day. Instead of lamenting the fact that I have gained 10 pounds in the last couple of months, I need to focus on what I can accomplish my the end of today to reach that lofty goal of additional weight loss. Exercise, healthy food choices and portions, more water, better sleep and whatever else I figure out.
It seems so simple, but yet it took me a while to realize this.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
240; Things That Make Me Feel Better
1. Drinking lots of water. I feel more hydrated, perkier in disposition and less hungry.
2. Eating salads. Somehow, knowing that I ate a head of lettuce (not really, but almost) along with veggies and cheese and some dressing, I feel better. Almost as though I can feel the veggies fuel my body.
3. Eating homemade baked sweet potato fries instead of purchased french fries. They have more flavor and they make me happy because they're comforting.
4. Pulling the drawstring on my capris tightly and having lots of extra "string" leftover when I tie it in a bow. I feel like my waist has shrunk when I can do that, whether it has or not.
5. While wrestling with Pete last week he tried to pinch my shoulder area and couldn't. He couldn't because I was flexed and I have built up so much muscle that he couldn't get anything to pinch!!!! (true story)
6. Making my own iced coffee. I cold brew coffee by taking 1/4 pound of coffee and 2-4 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl with 4 cups of water and sealing it up for 8 hours; shaking or mixing it 2-3 times. Strain the grounds out through 3 layers of cheesecloth and a large fine mesh strainer. Put into a sealed pitcher and in the fridge. When it's time to drink: Add ice to a large glass; fill 2/3 with coffee and 1/3 with unsweetened soy or almond milk.
7. Falling asleep with the wisp of the ceiling fan on my skin and the heat of Pete's right hand touching the small of my back.
8. This blog post. Because it just makes me giggle something fierce and laughing is good for your soul.
9. Riding my motorcycle OR riding on the back of Pete's motorcycle while giving him a shoulder rub. Good therapy.
10. New make up in cool colors. The new purple eyeshadow, the sea green/blue toenail polish and the brown lengthening mascara makes me feel pretty.
2. Eating salads. Somehow, knowing that I ate a head of lettuce (not really, but almost) along with veggies and cheese and some dressing, I feel better. Almost as though I can feel the veggies fuel my body.
3. Eating homemade baked sweet potato fries instead of purchased french fries. They have more flavor and they make me happy because they're comforting.
4. Pulling the drawstring on my capris tightly and having lots of extra "string" leftover when I tie it in a bow. I feel like my waist has shrunk when I can do that, whether it has or not.
5. While wrestling with Pete last week he tried to pinch my shoulder area and couldn't. He couldn't because I was flexed and I have built up so much muscle that he couldn't get anything to pinch!!!! (true story)
6. Making my own iced coffee. I cold brew coffee by taking 1/4 pound of coffee and 2-4 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl with 4 cups of water and sealing it up for 8 hours; shaking or mixing it 2-3 times. Strain the grounds out through 3 layers of cheesecloth and a large fine mesh strainer. Put into a sealed pitcher and in the fridge. When it's time to drink: Add ice to a large glass; fill 2/3 with coffee and 1/3 with unsweetened soy or almond milk.
7. Falling asleep with the wisp of the ceiling fan on my skin and the heat of Pete's right hand touching the small of my back.
8. This blog post. Because it just makes me giggle something fierce and laughing is good for your soul.
9. Riding my motorcycle OR riding on the back of Pete's motorcycle while giving him a shoulder rub. Good therapy.
10. New make up in cool colors. The new purple eyeshadow, the sea green/blue toenail polish and the brown lengthening mascara makes me feel pretty.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
242; Partner With Fitness
Week1; Day 2: 242 today. I decided that I'm going to weigh myself daily during this time so I can track my body for the next month. I've never done that before. Day 1 went ok. I tracked my calories at 1468; 198 grams carbs, 50 grams fat and 62 grams of protein. I had about 100 ounces of water during the day.
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The YMCA that I go to is having a Partner With Fitness night next Monday. The trainers put together a night of exercise, silent auction, raffle and other things. All the proceeds go to the Y Partner Fitness Campaign where they provide scholarships to those families that can't pay for full membership and for kids programs. $20 for each of us because I talked Pete into going with me. Actually I told the head trainer that I was going to go and trying to talk Pete into it. He promptly found Pete in the gym and told him that he was signing him up for it no matter what!
Starting at 5:30 they have a welcome and intro of all the trainers. Then every 20 minutes they change exercise styles. Turbokick, Kettlebells, Kickboxing, Core & More, Body Step and Yoga.
2.5 hours of exercise. I get to try all the different things and see if they're something that I could do. I get to do 2.5 hours of exercise and chalk it up to the "plan" I have for the 4 weeks. I'm pretty excited.
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The YMCA that I go to is having a Partner With Fitness night next Monday. The trainers put together a night of exercise, silent auction, raffle and other things. All the proceeds go to the Y Partner Fitness Campaign where they provide scholarships to those families that can't pay for full membership and for kids programs. $20 for each of us because I talked Pete into going with me. Actually I told the head trainer that I was going to go and trying to talk Pete into it. He promptly found Pete in the gym and told him that he was signing him up for it no matter what!
Starting at 5:30 they have a welcome and intro of all the trainers. Then every 20 minutes they change exercise styles. Turbokick, Kettlebells, Kickboxing, Core & More, Body Step and Yoga.
2.5 hours of exercise. I get to try all the different things and see if they're something that I could do. I get to do 2.5 hours of exercise and chalk it up to the "plan" I have for the 4 weeks. I'm pretty excited.
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