So, I splurged a little bit yesterday and went to Rula Bula again before the show we went to see. Wolves is playing at the Stray Cat theater, and if you have the chance to see it while it is still playing, you SHOULD go see it. The play is wonderful, funny, very emotionally intense, and gory. Rula Bula was delicious as usual, and I didn't fill myself up too bad.
This morning I'm sticking to tea and splenda instead of drinking coffee with cream. I didn't bring a lunch because, frankly, I was just too lazy this morning. So I'll probably go down to the Cafe at work and get something from there for lunch today. Yesterday i had a delightful cup of hot and sour soup at the asian place that Ete and I go to lunch sometimes. It was yummy, and with an appetizer of chicken potstickers that we shared, it was just enough food to keep me going. Oh, I need to remember to pick up a bottle of water at the cafe at lunch too, so that I have water when I work out tonight. Anyway, luckily the cafe has a lot of very healthy options for lunch; I'm a fan of their sandwiches and the pasta with pesto that they usually have.
For this evening, I'm going to work out on my way home from work, then probably going to coffee with the Boys. I've missed coffee for a few weeks now because JDK has been staying with me a lot and we've been spending time together, but I should see the boys before the holidays.
On that note, holidays. I'm toying with the idea of ordering a pre-made Christmas dinner from Fresh and Easy. It's 50 dollars, and feeds up to 8 people, but it's just going to be JDK and myself. But that's a lot of leftovers and I'm the BOMB and making other stuff out of leftovers so it doesn't seem like we're eating the same thing over and over again. And the benefit is that I don't have to cook. The alternative is that I can make a small ham in the crock pot (i'm craving ham this year, i'm not sure why) and then pick up some easy sides and stuff to make. Maybe a little bit of pie. Regardless of what I do, my fridge NEEDS to be cleaned out this weekend. There are so many old leftovers in there it's not even FUNNY! Seriously. It's gross. And smells funny. I'm scared.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Fevers burn calories... who knew?
I of course haven't been working out since last Wednesday I hurt my back and went home from work early to relax and put a hot pad on it. Wednesday night I started having a fever. It started off low, but by the morning it was starting to get high and staying at a steady 102-102.7 no matter what I did. Lukewarm showers, ibuprofen, nyquil, nothing worked. I called my best friend, Ete, to ask if he could take me to Urgent Care when it opened, being dizzy and vomiting and unable to drive. I was puking outside while waiting for Ete to pick me up.
Urgent care was an ordeal; I couldn't drink water without vomiting. They wanted to do a strep test, but of course that would probably make me vomit. They wanted to do a urine test, because of the back pain it could be a kidney infection. But I couldn't drink water. They gave me some anti-nausea medication and tried to do an IV, but the nurse couldn't fine the vein for the IV. After much painful trying, I finally said I would try to drink water and hold it down so I could give the urine sample. The results all came back negative, no strep, no kidney infection, they even tested me for mono; I didn't have that either. They treated me for tonsilitis and gave me antibiotics (in case it was bacterial, but they couldn't really verify that either) and sent me home.
I slept most of the day, like sick people do. I tried to drink water, but my throat hurt and I was just so TIRED. Friday, my temperature wasn't any better. My throat was worse. After my temperature reached 103.7 I started to panic. What do I do? Ete suggested calling the nurse line on our insurance. And after being advised to drink some Gatorade, I got up and drank a full thing of Pedialite and started sweating a lot! Dehydration is scary; I didn't even realize I was so dehydrated.
Anyway, during those two days, about the only thing I could manage to eat were a few toaster waffles, plain, a piece of toast, and soup broth. Saturday, I felt so much better I wanted to try real food! I went out to brunch with Ete and had eggs and bacon and toast, along with some lovely tea with lemon and honey for my still painful throat. It was so delicious, but my stomach was upset with me the rest of the day. Since then I've been sticking to semi-solid foods (pudding, Popsicles, soup, pho, etc). I have to chew very well to make sure everything is small enough to not hurt my throat and I have to eat a few bites, then wait, then eat a few bites, then wait, or my stomach gets upset.
That all being said, I've lost weight. Fevers apparently burn a lot of calories... And the liquid diet seems to have limited my caloric intake enough that I've still lost weight. I'm, of course, NOT sticking to this liquid diet thing. I'll be so excited when I can eat real food, but I might keep eating my meals very slowly so I don't over fill myself.
Urgent care was an ordeal; I couldn't drink water without vomiting. They wanted to do a strep test, but of course that would probably make me vomit. They wanted to do a urine test, because of the back pain it could be a kidney infection. But I couldn't drink water. They gave me some anti-nausea medication and tried to do an IV, but the nurse couldn't fine the vein for the IV. After much painful trying, I finally said I would try to drink water and hold it down so I could give the urine sample. The results all came back negative, no strep, no kidney infection, they even tested me for mono; I didn't have that either. They treated me for tonsilitis and gave me antibiotics (in case it was bacterial, but they couldn't really verify that either) and sent me home.
I slept most of the day, like sick people do. I tried to drink water, but my throat hurt and I was just so TIRED. Friday, my temperature wasn't any better. My throat was worse. After my temperature reached 103.7 I started to panic. What do I do? Ete suggested calling the nurse line on our insurance. And after being advised to drink some Gatorade, I got up and drank a full thing of Pedialite and started sweating a lot! Dehydration is scary; I didn't even realize I was so dehydrated.
Anyway, during those two days, about the only thing I could manage to eat were a few toaster waffles, plain, a piece of toast, and soup broth. Saturday, I felt so much better I wanted to try real food! I went out to brunch with Ete and had eggs and bacon and toast, along with some lovely tea with lemon and honey for my still painful throat. It was so delicious, but my stomach was upset with me the rest of the day. Since then I've been sticking to semi-solid foods (pudding, Popsicles, soup, pho, etc). I have to chew very well to make sure everything is small enough to not hurt my throat and I have to eat a few bites, then wait, then eat a few bites, then wait, or my stomach gets upset.
That all being said, I've lost weight. Fevers apparently burn a lot of calories... And the liquid diet seems to have limited my caloric intake enough that I've still lost weight. I'm, of course, NOT sticking to this liquid diet thing. I'll be so excited when I can eat real food, but I might keep eating my meals very slowly so I don't over fill myself.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Been a long time posting!
So, I didn't do anything during my period. I was in too much pain and misery and too busy. I finished my period on Sunday and intended to work out, but never got around to it. Monday, I had doctor appointments. They did my echocardiograph with the cardiologist, and I saw the gyno to talk about alternate forms of birth control. Because of my cholesterol and blood pressure issues, my regular doctor won't prescribe birth control pills to me; they raise my blood pressure. I've even gotten a second opinion from another gynecologist regarding it and they said the same thing. At my last doctor's appointment, I mentioned to my doctor the scary situation of only using condoms as contraception and how we had a scare a few months back. I looked into some alternative forms of birth control and she referred me to the gyno I had seen when I started having issues with my period.
I went to see him again on Monday and after reviewing my past symptoms from the first time he saw me, and talking to me, he suggested trying the pill again. Basically, he said that he thinks I have PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and admittedly, after doing some research, I do match up with a LOT of the symptoms of the syndrome. He said that the side effects of using the pill might outweigh the benefits, since the pill should help with a lot of the symptoms I have during my period (irregular period and extremely heavy flow). He said the hormones in the pill will also help me loose weight, since weight gain is one of the symptoms of PCOS. I'm not putting my faith in a pill; I still am going to continue to work out and stuff. However, the thought that there is something that can HELP make loosing weight no longer be this constant, painful, uphill struggle is a little uplifting.
On that note, some how I slept really wrong last night and I won't be making it to the gym today. My back is killing me and so far nothing has helped relieve it. :(
I went to see him again on Monday and after reviewing my past symptoms from the first time he saw me, and talking to me, he suggested trying the pill again. Basically, he said that he thinks I have PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and admittedly, after doing some research, I do match up with a LOT of the symptoms of the syndrome. He said that the side effects of using the pill might outweigh the benefits, since the pill should help with a lot of the symptoms I have during my period (irregular period and extremely heavy flow). He said the hormones in the pill will also help me loose weight, since weight gain is one of the symptoms of PCOS. I'm not putting my faith in a pill; I still am going to continue to work out and stuff. However, the thought that there is something that can HELP make loosing weight no longer be this constant, painful, uphill struggle is a little uplifting.
On that note, some how I slept really wrong last night and I won't be making it to the gym today. My back is killing me and so far nothing has helped relieve it. :(
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Post-Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is over and I still have a lot of chicken leftover. I didn't work out as much last week as I probably should have, but I DID go on Saturday. Sunday left me with a headache that petty much knocked me out and I spent most of the day curled up in my dark bedroom miserable; even after taking headache medicine. So that didn't happen. Yesterday I was just being flat out lazy. Regardless, I think I did pretty well over the weekend; checked my weight this morning and I haven't gained any more weight, which is pretty great!
So now that I'm over the post-thanksgiving what I should have dones and what I dids, there's another topic that I've just come across and wanted to write about. That dread time of the month. Mine's started today and while it's not really bad yet, I know in a few hours I'm probably going to be doubled over in pain. How does one keep up motivation to work out when you're cramping badly and don't even really want to move?
I found a few articles online about maintaining your weight loss motivation during your period. Mostly the refer to resisting cravings, drinking a lot of water, and making sure to move around. Keeping to low impact and light workouts on the worst days. So, I'm going to try and do this... Admittedly, I'm drinking a mocha today (sweet craving), but I had it made with soy instead of whole milk. So we'll see how this goes, if I can keep up momentum while not feeling great.
So now that I'm over the post-thanksgiving what I should have dones and what I dids, there's another topic that I've just come across and wanted to write about. That dread time of the month. Mine's started today and while it's not really bad yet, I know in a few hours I'm probably going to be doubled over in pain. How does one keep up motivation to work out when you're cramping badly and don't even really want to move?
I found a few articles online about maintaining your weight loss motivation during your period. Mostly the refer to resisting cravings, drinking a lot of water, and making sure to move around. Keeping to low impact and light workouts on the worst days. So, I'm going to try and do this... Admittedly, I'm drinking a mocha today (sweet craving), but I had it made with soy instead of whole milk. So we'll see how this goes, if I can keep up momentum while not feeling great.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Thanksgiving
I totally meant to post about thanksgiving! It's in a few days and holidays are one of those times where people fall off wagons and eat so much food! Well, I have no plans for Thanksgiving this year. Most everyone else is doing things with family or out of town. I do have this boyfriend, though and we both will be hanging out. I decided that I'm not doing the whole turkey thing; I'm afraid of my oven. I found this awesome recipe for chicken breasts cooked in the crock pot with sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, black olives, basil and onions. Sounds delicious. I'll make a risotto instead of mashed potatoes, and probably do a side of steamed asparagus. Totally NON-traditional thanksgiving, but still sounds delicious. :)
For dessert, baking is totally out 'cause I'm afraid of my oven... (has to do with this lighting on fire thing about a year ago). I might get a pumpkin pie. No, not healthy at all... but it's Thanksgiving... one MUST have punkin pie.
For dessert, baking is totally out 'cause I'm afraid of my oven... (has to do with this lighting on fire thing about a year ago). I might get a pumpkin pie. No, not healthy at all... but it's Thanksgiving... one MUST have punkin pie.
Proud of myself
Despite taking the weekend off of working out (it was a VERY busy weekend), I did go workout yesterday, even though I didn't really want to. :) Go me! I'm proud of myself with how well I'm keeping up on working out recently. I'm going to be working out tonight too, I'm not sure if I'll be going to the gym at work, though, because I have to take Jeff to pick up his truck sometime this evening/afternoon. Despite that, if I have to I can go use the elliptical at the gym at home like I did yesterday.
On that note, I did find that going to the gym at work, which has way more state-of-the-art equipment versus the gym at my apartment complex is a HUGE difference. I always thought one elliptical was basically the same as another. Apparently, that is NOT the case. The ones at the work fitness center run much more smoothly, the stride is more fluid and glides better. I presume this is because the machines are newer, more advanced technologically, and probably better maintained. They also have a lot more options other than just the resistance. I have also found that watching TV helps me not focus on how long I've been working out, and how much my legs hurt. Even if i'm not listening to the TV (cause I'm usually listening to my music), just staring at something OTHER than a blank wall seems to help.
I've thought about posting pictures of myself as progress pictures. I know it's a good idea as a way to track my progress without the constant update of my daily intake and workouts. I'm already tracking my workouts via fitocracy and cardiotrainer on my phone. But a picture is worth a thousand words or something like that and it will help to show actual progress to myself if anything. My problem is, I'm a fat girl. I hate cameras. I look at photos of myself and am immediately demotivated by how horrible I look in them... So... We'll see how it goes. Maybe I'll take a picture and hide it somewhere until there's some notable progress that I can see....
On that note, I did find that going to the gym at work, which has way more state-of-the-art equipment versus the gym at my apartment complex is a HUGE difference. I always thought one elliptical was basically the same as another. Apparently, that is NOT the case. The ones at the work fitness center run much more smoothly, the stride is more fluid and glides better. I presume this is because the machines are newer, more advanced technologically, and probably better maintained. They also have a lot more options other than just the resistance. I have also found that watching TV helps me not focus on how long I've been working out, and how much my legs hurt. Even if i'm not listening to the TV (cause I'm usually listening to my music), just staring at something OTHER than a blank wall seems to help.
I've thought about posting pictures of myself as progress pictures. I know it's a good idea as a way to track my progress without the constant update of my daily intake and workouts. I'm already tracking my workouts via fitocracy and cardiotrainer on my phone. But a picture is worth a thousand words or something like that and it will help to show actual progress to myself if anything. My problem is, I'm a fat girl. I hate cameras. I look at photos of myself and am immediately demotivated by how horrible I look in them... So... We'll see how it goes. Maybe I'll take a picture and hide it somewhere until there's some notable progress that I can see....
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Plans within plans within plans...
Okay, not really that many plans, to be honest. This weekend is Wax-A-Bear and we have a party planned to do some baking on Saturday before the event. I'm trying to think of what I should bring to make; it should be pretty fun. A bunch of Boys in Leather making cookies, where could we go wrong? :D I'm going to try and not gorge myself on cookies, but I should be pretty busy baking and getting everything ready for the event.
Tonight I am going to work out after work. It's coffee night, but I'm not sure if I'm going to go tonight. I'm already a little tired, despite my vitamins and coffee. I woke up kind of early this morning 'cause of my kitty. I'm actually pretty excited to work out at the gym today. It was really nice, and my work out didn't SEEM that long... I mean, it was pretty freaking intense... I was sweating like CRAZY when i got done, but the time seemed to fly by faster than normal. I feel very confident that if I keep going to the gym, my weight will start dropping. When I got home after the gym yesterday I already FELT thinner. :D
Tonight I am going to work out after work. It's coffee night, but I'm not sure if I'm going to go tonight. I'm already a little tired, despite my vitamins and coffee. I woke up kind of early this morning 'cause of my kitty. I'm actually pretty excited to work out at the gym today. It was really nice, and my work out didn't SEEM that long... I mean, it was pretty freaking intense... I was sweating like CRAZY when i got done, but the time seemed to fly by faster than normal. I feel very confident that if I keep going to the gym, my weight will start dropping. When I got home after the gym yesterday I already FELT thinner. :D
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Gym!
I went to the gym today! It was pretty fun. I like the fitness center at work; it's very nice. The machines are very state-of-the art, and it wasn't too busy when I went after work. I did a good 27 minutes on the elliptical at a pretty intense weight loss setting and got a wonderful cardio work out in.
I decided for my eating habits, that I'm going to eat a small serving of my meal, then wait for 30 minutes, and if I'm still hungry, then I can get seconds. I'm also keeping to remind myself to slowdown while I'm eating, so I don't overeat by eating too fast.
Today was a pretty good day. My gym bag is packed with fresh clothes for tomorrow sitting next to my work laptop, ready to go for me in the morning. :)
I feel good.
I decided for my eating habits, that I'm going to eat a small serving of my meal, then wait for 30 minutes, and if I'm still hungry, then I can get seconds. I'm also keeping to remind myself to slowdown while I'm eating, so I don't overeat by eating too fast.
Today was a pretty good day. My gym bag is packed with fresh clothes for tomorrow sitting next to my work laptop, ready to go for me in the morning. :)
I feel good.
The Verdict on Ankle
No boot for me, yay! The Dr. said that the x-rays show some calcified bits that are hanging out in the ankle, but they aren't in the areas where i'm complaining about the pain. He suggested trying using a brace while I exercise or am walking around a lot and see if that helps. If not, then we can try and MRI to see what's going on.
With the good news in mind and a fresh brace picked up at CVS, I'm going to go to the gym today after work and try this out.
With the good news in mind and a fresh brace picked up at CVS, I'm going to go to the gym today after work and try this out.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Bad News
I went to the Dr. today for my follow-up. My cholesterol is looking good, which is exciting! However, I asked her about my ankle, which has been hurting me a lot lately. So she scheduled me for some x-rays of my ankle and I got a call back later this afternoon that I have an "acute bone injury". I'm not sure what that means exactly; I googled bone injury and mostly find information about fractures. They recommended I see a podiatrist, so I have an appointment with one tomorrow.
I'm worried that my "sprained" ankle was actually a "fractured" ankle and it's healed badly. I'm worried that I'm going to have to wear a boot, or have surgery, or something. I'm not sure, but regardless, I'm sure I'm not going to be able to work out for a while, which kind of upsets me. So my goals are going to be very focused lately on my eating habits if that's the case.
I also have an appointment to see a cardiologist, because of one of the tests on my blood work. And an appointment with the gynocologist for my girly stuff. My day seems to have been made up of making appointments...
I'm worried that my "sprained" ankle was actually a "fractured" ankle and it's healed badly. I'm worried that I'm going to have to wear a boot, or have surgery, or something. I'm not sure, but regardless, I'm sure I'm not going to be able to work out for a while, which kind of upsets me. So my goals are going to be very focused lately on my eating habits if that's the case.
I also have an appointment to see a cardiologist, because of one of the tests on my blood work. And an appointment with the gynocologist for my girly stuff. My day seems to have been made up of making appointments...
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Yesterday I managed to do a little bit of yoga after work, but the routine I was doing was much tougher than the ones I'm used to. Jillian Michael's workouts tend to really wear me out. I did another 15 minutes today, but that's all I could manage.
I went to bed kind of early yesterday and woke up at 7 am this morning. I decided to try and take a nap this morning 'cause I have a sort of busy afternoon ahead of me, picking up wax-a-bear donation prizes, but the neighbor's dog keeps barking. While I'm awake, it doesn't really bother me; but man, if I'm trying to take a nap, that dog's bark is the worst thing on the face of the planet! I've been eating pretty healthily today and lately. Trying to get rid of this nutrisystem stuff, and since Jeff isn't here until like Sunday, then I don't have to worry so much about cooking anything.
Today's goal:
1. Don't overdo the snacks during gaming.
2. Resist the cupcakes Jeff left at my house.
I went to bed kind of early yesterday and woke up at 7 am this morning. I decided to try and take a nap this morning 'cause I have a sort of busy afternoon ahead of me, picking up wax-a-bear donation prizes, but the neighbor's dog keeps barking. While I'm awake, it doesn't really bother me; but man, if I'm trying to take a nap, that dog's bark is the worst thing on the face of the planet! I've been eating pretty healthily today and lately. Trying to get rid of this nutrisystem stuff, and since Jeff isn't here until like Sunday, then I don't have to worry so much about cooking anything.
Today's goal:
1. Don't overdo the snacks during gaming.
2. Resist the cupcakes Jeff left at my house.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Sinus infection blues
My sinus infection came back. I went back to the doctor on Wednesday and the prescribed more antibiotics and flonase to help clear out the congestion and get rid of it. Hopefully it works this time. I also have a lot of stuff to do this weekend for Wax-A-Bear. My goal for today is to get back on the wagon and go work out. It might be a light one, but something is better than nothing.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Feeling fat :(
Saw myself in the mirror today and feeling fat. I hurt my back this weekend, and not sure how, so I haven't been working out. I did eat poorly the past few days, so now I'm kinda kicking myself for it. Today my back is starting to feel better; it hurts a little bit and is a bit stiff. I'm thinking maybe some light yoga will help it out and then I can start working out tomorrow. I'm going to try to get up early and go to the gym before work. I'll have to stop by today and get a lock so I can lock my stuff up in a locker.
So, I did eat poorly lately but I'm going to work on getting back on track.
Goal 1: turn in fitness center papers.
Goal 2: IF i can manage to work out 5 x a week this month, I can buy myself Wii Fit.
So, I did eat poorly lately but I'm going to work on getting back on track.
Goal 1: turn in fitness center papers.
Goal 2: IF i can manage to work out 5 x a week this month, I can buy myself Wii Fit.
Monday, November 5, 2012
PAIN!
I hurt my back Saturday night. All i did was stretch after sitting in the chair playing Call of Cthulhu. I felt like my back was going to charlie horse and relaxed, but afterwards it's been hurting like crazy. I've been stretching and moving around to try and get it to release or pop or whatever it needs to do, but I'm probably going to hold on working out until it feels better. So, for today, my goal is going to be to try and eat half of what I normally eat to reduce my portion sizes. And to try and make my back feel better.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Sports bra twister
So I got my sports bras from Avenue. I was really excited; I don't normally spend the extra money on getting decent sports bras because... well... I'm cheap. but these were on sale, buy two get one free. Figured, good deal. Trying to get into the thing was a fucking MIRACLE. WHY do they make it like a crazy puzzle and twister all wrapped up in one god damned undergarment?! I was all excited about trying it out, until I tried to get it ON.
The first thing is that it's a racer back, which is good for support. The crappy part is that it's a racer back WITH a hook/eye closure in the back too... So how do you get it on? I have freaking clue... unhooking the hook&eye closure only resulted in them getting all twisted up when i tried to pull it on over my head. Hooking them and trying to put it on only resulted in getting stuck and then having to try and wiggle and squirm to get the bra in place over my boobs. How do people DO this?!
The really crappy part is that, well, I'm FAT. I have rolls and fatty areas that I guess no one else has? Which makes getting into this thing extremely difficult. By the time I got it ON i was too pissed off and upset and exhausted to want to work out. Now I just want to curl up in my bed and cry because I feel EXTRA worse about my weight, and I don't want to work out.
I'm going to. I'm sure it's just me being emotional and dramatic. But still... Why does this have to be so HARD?
The first thing is that it's a racer back, which is good for support. The crappy part is that it's a racer back WITH a hook/eye closure in the back too... So how do you get it on? I have freaking clue... unhooking the hook&eye closure only resulted in them getting all twisted up when i tried to pull it on over my head. Hooking them and trying to put it on only resulted in getting stuck and then having to try and wiggle and squirm to get the bra in place over my boobs. How do people DO this?!
The really crappy part is that, well, I'm FAT. I have rolls and fatty areas that I guess no one else has? Which makes getting into this thing extremely difficult. By the time I got it ON i was too pissed off and upset and exhausted to want to work out. Now I just want to curl up in my bed and cry because I feel EXTRA worse about my weight, and I don't want to work out.
I'm going to. I'm sure it's just me being emotional and dramatic. But still... Why does this have to be so HARD?
Friday, November 2, 2012
Cookies!
I didn't have time to workout yesterday; it was a pretty busy day. I got home, ate some dinner real quick, then went to Ete's house to play with his kitten for a little bit before we went to coffee. Coffee was crazy; it was our monthly meeting and I was taking notes. Of course our meeting is similar to herding a bunch of cats and dogs, so it was pretty wild. We got home pretty late, and by then there wasn't a chance that I wasn't going to work out.
I got some new sports bras from Avenue. They should be delivered in the next day or two; I'm excited to try them out. It may seem like such a little thing, but it really makes a difference. :)
Today we're making cookies at Eric's house. I'm going to help him make some chocolate chip ones, and then make some flax seed meal oatmeal cookies.
My goals are as follows:
1. Work out this afternoon after work.
2. Don't snack on too many cookies!
I got some new sports bras from Avenue. They should be delivered in the next day or two; I'm excited to try them out. It may seem like such a little thing, but it really makes a difference. :)
Today we're making cookies at Eric's house. I'm going to help him make some chocolate chip ones, and then make some flax seed meal oatmeal cookies.
My goals are as follows:
1. Work out this afternoon after work.
2. Don't snack on too many cookies!
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Go me!
I did 30 minutes on the elliptical yesterday!! Usually I can only manage 25 minutes, but i did a full 30 yesterday! Go me!
Today is the monthly meeting for the Boys of Leather, so I'm not sure if I'll have time to work out. I'm going to try and make time, though. I have to remember to stop and get cat food or my cats are going to try and EAT ME! Or not... but they do need food. Today's goal is to work in a workout before the meeting. My other goal is to NOT drink coffee when I go to coffee. I'm going to try and stick with some non-sweetened tea.
I got my Klutch Club box yesterday for the month of October. It was super fun opening it up and figuring out what all the stuff was and trying out the new things. I tried the mud yesterday and even though it smelled weird (like mud) it did feel kinda nice. I got some eyeliner and it comes with a cool lid that has a build in sharpener, which is kinda awesome. I might also look into getting some of this Good Greens stuff, they are chocolate bars with 3 servings of greens in them. I have no idea what sorcery they use to do that, but they taste pretty good and i could always use more veggies in my diet. The Omega-3 packets that they sent are pretty awesome too; they taste like orange stuff instead of icky fish.
Goals for today:
1. work out
2. don't drink coffee!
Today is the monthly meeting for the Boys of Leather, so I'm not sure if I'll have time to work out. I'm going to try and make time, though. I have to remember to stop and get cat food or my cats are going to try and EAT ME! Or not... but they do need food. Today's goal is to work in a workout before the meeting. My other goal is to NOT drink coffee when I go to coffee. I'm going to try and stick with some non-sweetened tea.
I got my Klutch Club box yesterday for the month of October. It was super fun opening it up and figuring out what all the stuff was and trying out the new things. I tried the mud yesterday and even though it smelled weird (like mud) it did feel kinda nice. I got some eyeliner and it comes with a cool lid that has a build in sharpener, which is kinda awesome. I might also look into getting some of this Good Greens stuff, they are chocolate bars with 3 servings of greens in them. I have no idea what sorcery they use to do that, but they taste pretty good and i could always use more veggies in my diet. The Omega-3 packets that they sent are pretty awesome too; they taste like orange stuff instead of icky fish.
Goals for today:
1. work out
2. don't drink coffee!
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Work Out
Okay, so I didn't work out yesterday; I was too tired. I did eat salad for lunch though! And a pretty healthy dinner. Though I had a little bit of cake with JK, I didn't go overboard. I could only manage a little bit. Today I have to go and give out more flyers for Wax-A-Bear. Then when I get home, I think I'll work out and play some Skyrim. So, that's my goal. Work out. Since i've been such a slacker lately.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Ugh - No Energy!
I didn't end up working out last night; Shannon and I ended up going and handing out flyers and posters for the Wax-A-Bear and Stuff a Turkey last night. I didn't end up getting home until almost 9 o'clock. I forgot to eat dinner, so I little pita sammich and then crashed the heck out.
This morning I woke up still tired. I drank some coffee from McDonalds. Probably not the healthiest, but it was non-fat milk, right? It's fine; I'm going to work out tonight, regardless of how tired I am. I might go down to the gym at home and use the elliptical. I still haven't turned in my papers for the gym at work because I forgot to get a lock for a locker there. Maybe if I'm super motivated today, I'll go to Lowe's and pick one up. Otherwise, my only goal for today is to muster up enough energy to work out, even if it's only for a little bit.
On another note, I'm feeling fat today. I saw some of the pictures of me dressed up for the costume contest this weekend and was displeased. Despite looking pretty cute, I still looked extremely chubby. Normally it doesn't bug me. For some reason, I can look in the mirror and see the cute, but when I look at a photo i don't. I look at photos and it's like I'm a different person, one who is much fatter than when I look in the mirror. Is that weird? I don't know. Regardless, it's made me kind of self conscious lately, which is not normal for me. It's a little depressing, but I have to get past that. I can't let it get me down; I have to make it motivate me. This is something I can CHANGE. I just have to work at it. I just have to keep telling myself that.
This morning I woke up still tired. I drank some coffee from McDonalds. Probably not the healthiest, but it was non-fat milk, right? It's fine; I'm going to work out tonight, regardless of how tired I am. I might go down to the gym at home and use the elliptical. I still haven't turned in my papers for the gym at work because I forgot to get a lock for a locker there. Maybe if I'm super motivated today, I'll go to Lowe's and pick one up. Otherwise, my only goal for today is to muster up enough energy to work out, even if it's only for a little bit.
On another note, I'm feeling fat today. I saw some of the pictures of me dressed up for the costume contest this weekend and was displeased. Despite looking pretty cute, I still looked extremely chubby. Normally it doesn't bug me. For some reason, I can look in the mirror and see the cute, but when I look at a photo i don't. I look at photos and it's like I'm a different person, one who is much fatter than when I look in the mirror. Is that weird? I don't know. Regardless, it's made me kind of self conscious lately, which is not normal for me. It's a little depressing, but I have to get past that. I can't let it get me down; I have to make it motivate me. This is something I can CHANGE. I just have to work at it. I just have to keep telling myself that.
Monday, October 29, 2012
This Past Weekend
I didn't get to blog at all this past weekend. Admittedly, I wasn't terribly focused on my weight-loss this weekend either. It was JK's birthday on Saturday. He had to work, so I ended up spending the day with Ete, Buddha and Buddha's girlfriend. We went to brunch at the Good Egg, where I had some delightful Irish oatmeal, with raisins and walnuts and slivered almonds. It was delicious! Then we went thrift store shopping so Buddha could look for costumes for the show he is working on. We hit up a few different thrift stores, then picked up some sub sammiches and went home. I played with some make up to see how to do it for my costume and watched a movie before getting ready for the bar and the costume contest, which was awesome and lots of fun!
Yesterday I slept in until 2pm. Friday night I took the kitten Ete had found on his patio home with me and had spent a lot of time with her in the bathroom. I woke up early on Saturday to help her get socialized with the other cats, but Ete wanted me to bring her back, so I did before we went to brunch. I was exhausted from not getting much sleep friday night, then going out late saturday evening. Shortly after getting up, JK came home from work. We played some video games, and then went to Kobe to celebrate his birthday. All in all, it wasn't a HORRIBLE weekend, but I didn't work out very much.
Today my goal is to work out. I went to the Doctor's office today to get my blood drawn and after that I always get Jack in the Box. Regardless of that, the goal for the rest of the day is to eat healthy food.
Yesterday I slept in until 2pm. Friday night I took the kitten Ete had found on his patio home with me and had spent a lot of time with her in the bathroom. I woke up early on Saturday to help her get socialized with the other cats, but Ete wanted me to bring her back, so I did before we went to brunch. I was exhausted from not getting much sleep friday night, then going out late saturday evening. Shortly after getting up, JK came home from work. We played some video games, and then went to Kobe to celebrate his birthday. All in all, it wasn't a HORRIBLE weekend, but I didn't work out very much.
Today my goal is to work out. I went to the Doctor's office today to get my blood drawn and after that I always get Jack in the Box. Regardless of that, the goal for the rest of the day is to eat healthy food.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Recap on Yesterday's Goals
So I didn't complete all my goals yesterday. I ended up going to walmart to get some groceries for today's dinner and some hand weights for goal 2. However, walmart always exhausts me. I got home and was completely drained. I ended up just laying on the couch for a while and snuggling with JK.
Why does it has this effect on me? Well, as with any large grocery store, I usually want to get in there, get my stuff and get out. My anti-anxiety medication makes it so I don't experience the sense of panic and fear that I used to associate with a grocery store filled with lots of people, but that doesn't change the fact that I don't really like the chore at all. It didn't help that the weights and gym equipment were on the complete other end of the store from everything else I needed. I just hate all the bright lights and the people who meander and get in your way while you're trying to get where you're going to find the stuff that you need. The other issue is that there are ALWAYS people in my way who refuse to move, even when I say "excuse me". They don't hear me or don't care, or whatever, but it's super irritating.
I got home and didn't really feel like working out or going to coffee, so I didn't. My gym papers are ready for me to turn in, I just need a lock for a locker and can start using it come Tuesday morning, which is exciting. Until then, I have a pair of 3 pound, neon green, weights to keep me occupied and wear me out.
Goals for today:
1. Work out at lunch using the new weights.
2. Healthy dinner, not going to eat out. (pot roast is already in the crock pot)
3. No unhealthy snacks during gaming!
Why does it has this effect on me? Well, as with any large grocery store, I usually want to get in there, get my stuff and get out. My anti-anxiety medication makes it so I don't experience the sense of panic and fear that I used to associate with a grocery store filled with lots of people, but that doesn't change the fact that I don't really like the chore at all. It didn't help that the weights and gym equipment were on the complete other end of the store from everything else I needed. I just hate all the bright lights and the people who meander and get in your way while you're trying to get where you're going to find the stuff that you need. The other issue is that there are ALWAYS people in my way who refuse to move, even when I say "excuse me". They don't hear me or don't care, or whatever, but it's super irritating.
I got home and didn't really feel like working out or going to coffee, so I didn't. My gym papers are ready for me to turn in, I just need a lock for a locker and can start using it come Tuesday morning, which is exciting. Until then, I have a pair of 3 pound, neon green, weights to keep me occupied and wear me out.
Goals for today:
1. Work out at lunch using the new weights.
2. Healthy dinner, not going to eat out. (pot roast is already in the crock pot)
3. No unhealthy snacks during gaming!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
No Excuses!
Yesterday, after thinking about my excuses post, I decided that I was just going to go and join the gym at work. It's close to where I live and literally right across the parking lot from my building. It's inexpensive, and they automatically deduct the payments from payroll. I get to use the equipment I want and take classes there if I like. They even have a yoga class in the afternoons that I can go to, if I want. AND I won't have to worry about bothering the downstairs neighbors early in the mornings. I figure that if I can't manage to get up at 5:30 am to work out before work, I can just adjust my lunch hour and go at 10 or so, or after work.
Also, yesterday, I did a work out DVD that I found a while back on Amazon. It's one of the few workout DVDs that has music that I really like! Shakra's Industrial Strength Dance Workout. It has a lot of lovely goth/industrial music by bands like :wumpscut and Collide. Aside from the music, I really love the pacing of the workouts. The instructor switches pretty well between arms and legs at times when you're just starting to get tired and it seems like that really keeps me going. Just as my arms are starting to hurt, she switches to legs, or chests. My arms get a break and I can keep going longer. The other nice part is that most of their moves are pretty easy on my ankle, and I don't have to modify things too much. Since I started working out, I have noticed that my ankle is feeling much better than it has been, which I'm glad about.
So, I weighed myself this morning and weighed in at 264.5 lbs. I hate putting that out here on a public forum, but I feel like I have to admit this, not just to myself. It's not some dirty secret or anything. It shouldn't be something that I feel shame for. It's just how much I weigh. I'm working out. I'm eating healthy. I'm modifying my life to be healthier. Why should my weight matter? It shouldn't, but sometimes it does. Also, I'm worried my scale is broken; I always weigh more when I go to the Dr.'s office. Maybe it's time to get a new one...
Goals for today:
1. Turn in my papers for the gym - No slacking!
2. Get some hand weights for some of the workouts that i have that suggest it.
3. Work out when I get home from work, no naps!
4. Eat something healthy at this week's coffee social - resist the cookies and sweets.
Lots of goals today.
Also, yesterday, I did a work out DVD that I found a while back on Amazon. It's one of the few workout DVDs that has music that I really like! Shakra's Industrial Strength Dance Workout. It has a lot of lovely goth/industrial music by bands like :wumpscut and Collide. Aside from the music, I really love the pacing of the workouts. The instructor switches pretty well between arms and legs at times when you're just starting to get tired and it seems like that really keeps me going. Just as my arms are starting to hurt, she switches to legs, or chests. My arms get a break and I can keep going longer. The other nice part is that most of their moves are pretty easy on my ankle, and I don't have to modify things too much. Since I started working out, I have noticed that my ankle is feeling much better than it has been, which I'm glad about.
So, I weighed myself this morning and weighed in at 264.5 lbs. I hate putting that out here on a public forum, but I feel like I have to admit this, not just to myself. It's not some dirty secret or anything. It shouldn't be something that I feel shame for. It's just how much I weigh. I'm working out. I'm eating healthy. I'm modifying my life to be healthier. Why should my weight matter? It shouldn't, but sometimes it does. Also, I'm worried my scale is broken; I always weigh more when I go to the Dr.'s office. Maybe it's time to get a new one...
Goals for today:
1. Turn in my papers for the gym - No slacking!
2. Get some hand weights for some of the workouts that i have that suggest it.
3. Work out when I get home from work, no naps!
4. Eat something healthy at this week's coffee social - resist the cookies and sweets.
Lots of goals today.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Excuses?
Yesterday I didn't work out. I succumbed to the siren call of the nap after work and crashed out until 6 pm never to be heard from again... Okay... I was heard from again when I made dinner and snuggled up with JK to play some Skyrim. I did not, however, workout, like I was supposed to. Shame!
That being said... this is something I've been thinking about a lot lately. One of my goals yesterday was to look into the gym at work. As I read over the documents it came to my attention that it requires a six month commitment. On one hand, the payments are taken directly out of my paycheck... on the other hand, they are taken out of my paycheck for 6 months, regardless of if I go or not or if I want to cancel or not... That kinda sucks. What if I never end up using it? What if they move us to a different building and it's no longer convenient to use it? (They haven't moved us in a while, but this is a viable concern because we rarely get notice if we're being moved to a new building.)
I talked to one of the guys that works with me because I know he uses the gym here a lot. He says it's awesome, but that going at lunch is the busiest time to go. That being said, he mentioned that early in the mornings and afternoons it's pretty empty and a decent time to go. So, I would have to commit to either going in early OR staying after late to go to the gym... Do I really want to do that?
While thinking about these things I wonder... "How much of this is really just me talking myself out of going to the gym?" Are these just excuses I'm making NOT to go? I notice I do the same thing at home, too. Normally at home I work out to DVDs or videos I've gotten off of Amazon Instant Video. These are great, but I live on the second floor of an apartment building. Now, our floors aren't the quietest floors ever. They creak and you can hear the people upstairs. I know this, 'cause I hear my upstairs neighbors sometimes. So if I'm jumping around and working out (that's a lot of weight being thrown around!), I worry that I'm disturbing the downstairs neighbors. And no one wants to be woken up at 5 am to some fat girl getting her dance on jumping around her apartment...
So are these just excuses not to work out? Or am I legitimately taking things into consideration? Admittedly, I don't play my cello really early in the mornings and very late at night for fear of disturbing the neighbors... but is working out the same? Should I even care? This issue may be moot point in the future as I have plans to move. So should I commit to 6 months at the gym now and see how it goes? I'm not sure... These are things I'm thinking of.
Goals for today:
1. Work the f- out. No sleeping. No napping. Workout IMMEDIATELY when I get home!
2. That's the only goal for today.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Good Morning
I ended up snuggling too late this morning with JK and got a bit of a late start. I managed to take my pills, but forgot my vitamins this morning, so I'll have to remember to take those when I get home tonight. Today I brought some salad and cheese curds for lunch and had some nutrisystem oatmeal for breakfast.
Last night Ete and I went to have Teppanyaki. I ate too much there... but it was SO good. I did focus mainly on my fried rice, though. I ordered the beef yakisoba, which was delicious. There was no way I could finish it, though; there were WAY too many noodles for me.
Today I'm going to look into the gym at work. If I can keep up doing my work outs at lunch, then that would be super awesome. So that's one of my goals today.
1. Ballet dance workout when I get home.
2. Look into the work fitness center so I can work out at lunch on the days I'm in the office.
Last night Ete and I went to have Teppanyaki. I ate too much there... but it was SO good. I did focus mainly on my fried rice, though. I ordered the beef yakisoba, which was delicious. There was no way I could finish it, though; there were WAY too many noodles for me.
Today I'm going to look into the gym at work. If I can keep up doing my work outs at lunch, then that would be super awesome. So that's one of my goals today.
1. Ballet dance workout when I get home.
2. Look into the work fitness center so I can work out at lunch on the days I'm in the office.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Today's Goals
It's getting closer and closer to Halloween. That time of the year where there is candy and chocolate everywhere! This year, it seems like Halloween has been creeping up on me slowly. I didn't even realize how soon it was until today when Ete and I were talking about plans for next weekend. Anvil is having a costume contest, but neither of us are in the mood or have the energy to put together an elaborate costume. A few weeks ago I had gotten some skeleton knee high socks and arm warmers from Sock Dreams (a website that has some really awesome socks and arm warmers) for the holiday. We decided to go as skellies since we both have skeleton themed clothing and it was easy enough.
Despite all the candy and chocolate being displayed in the stores, I'm more interested in the make up lately. I love all the interesting colors that are released during the fall/halloween time frames. It's a good time to get specialty colors and items that you normally don't find during the rest of the year. As well as LOTS of good deals on false eyelashes. Though I'm not terribly familiar with false eyelashes, I'm thinking I might experiment with them this year.
I'm hoping my non-interest in the chocolate holds up. I know the closer I get to my period the worse my cravings for sweets are going to be. I'm going to have to plan for that by maybe getting some fat free gelato or chocolate frozen yogurt maybe. Something to curb those cravings for chocolate.
Now, today's goals are going to be:
1. Do my ballet work out at lunch (my thighs are starting to feel better, so i think i'm up for squats again until my legs are jello).
2. Only eat 1 tamale for lunch, resist eating two of them. (OMG tamales are my delicious delicious nemesis...)
Get it, girl!
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Lazy Sunday
I didn't get a chance to blog today until later. Today I was kinda shady on my goals; I had a hard time deciding what to make them. I decided that my only goal today was to get up the motivation to work out. I didn't get a chance to do yoga or workout yesterday after rescuing JK. I went to drop off his tire, and we couldn't get the bolts off to change it. We ended up having to take it to a mechanic to get that fixed and it took much longer than originally anticipated. By the time we got home, it was time to prepare dinner (which had been cooking in the crock pot) and we were so tired.
This morning I did go to the farmer's market. I hadn't been going the past few months while using Nutrisystem, and totally remembered why I missed going. There are almost always the same major vendors and it was just so familiar and delightful. Now that the days aren't so hot, it was actually nice and breezy. I picked up fresh greens, cucumbers, green apples, and plums. I also couldn't resist some coconut macaroons, green chile and pork hand pies, and some fresh red chile tamales. I normally don't eat wheat bread, but I know it's healthier for you than white bread. I picked up some fresh made wheat bread. I tried it this morning when I got home, and it was so delicious. Much better than regular sandwich bread you get at the store.
Anyway, I love going to the farmer's market. Aside from the fresh veggies, there's such a great community of people that will work with you to get what you are looking for. It's such a delightful alternative to grocery shopping on a Sunday morning. There are so many things you can get there, all fresh and supporting local businesses. Not just veggies, either. There are booths with people selling frozen meats from some of the local meat-shops and butcheries. One of the guys sells cheeses from one of the local dairies. There's a woman who sells fresh roasted coffees and another one who sells her own blends of tea tree face wash and jojoba moisturizer. There's a booth with Mediterranean foods and the best stuffed grape leaves I've ever had and a local candy maker that has the best scribbles (caramel and nuts dribbled with chocolate). Hand made pasta, tea blends, whatever you can think of.
So, today's goal was met. I did manage to do some yoga today before dinner. Now I'm going to decide if I want my coconut macaroons after I play some skyrim. :D
This morning I did go to the farmer's market. I hadn't been going the past few months while using Nutrisystem, and totally remembered why I missed going. There are almost always the same major vendors and it was just so familiar and delightful. Now that the days aren't so hot, it was actually nice and breezy. I picked up fresh greens, cucumbers, green apples, and plums. I also couldn't resist some coconut macaroons, green chile and pork hand pies, and some fresh red chile tamales. I normally don't eat wheat bread, but I know it's healthier for you than white bread. I picked up some fresh made wheat bread. I tried it this morning when I got home, and it was so delicious. Much better than regular sandwich bread you get at the store.
Anyway, I love going to the farmer's market. Aside from the fresh veggies, there's such a great community of people that will work with you to get what you are looking for. It's such a delightful alternative to grocery shopping on a Sunday morning. There are so many things you can get there, all fresh and supporting local businesses. Not just veggies, either. There are booths with people selling frozen meats from some of the local meat-shops and butcheries. One of the guys sells cheeses from one of the local dairies. There's a woman who sells fresh roasted coffees and another one who sells her own blends of tea tree face wash and jojoba moisturizer. There's a booth with Mediterranean foods and the best stuffed grape leaves I've ever had and a local candy maker that has the best scribbles (caramel and nuts dribbled with chocolate). Hand made pasta, tea blends, whatever you can think of.
So, today's goal was met. I did manage to do some yoga today before dinner. Now I'm going to decide if I want my coconut macaroons after I play some skyrim. :D
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Goals
I got up really early today to take JK to work. His truck has a tire that is going to blow, but he left his spare at home (when he explained it to me, the reason made sense.) and didn't want to try to drive all the way home to get it on a tire that may or may not explode on the freeway. This seemed reasonable to me, so I agreed to take him to work, then pick him up and take him to go get his tire and get it changed. It was really hard to get out of bed at 6 am on a Saturday, I'm just going to say that.
On top of that, my thighs are really sore from doing squats yesterday when I worked out for lunch (go me!). That being said, going up and down my stairs was a PAIN. Anyway, back to this morning. I was driving home from dropping JK off and thought "I should just make daily goals for myself." I had previously been making monthly or weekly goals. Like "I'm going to work out 3 times this week" or "I will loose 2 pounds this month" or something like that. The problem with this thinking is that it lends some wiggle room for procrastination and doesn't allow for daily planning. So I've decided to try out making daily goals for myself... things I can fit into my daily schedule that will help motivate me. Goals like "I'm going to work out at lunch today" or "I'm going to find a way to fit a 15 minute walk" or "Today will be a no sugar day."
In the car, pulling into my driveway I decided today's goal would be to go to brunch with Ete (a regular weekend thing) and choose a healthy breakfast item at the restaurant. Since I'm so sore today, my workout goal is to stretch with some yoga and loosen up these sore muscles.
I've already accomplished goal one: We went to the Good Egg which has a lot of wonderfully healthy egg options. Though I did have bacon at breakfast; since the rest of my breakfast was scrambled egg whites with veggies, a fruit cup and a light bagel like thingie (it's called a bialy) I didn't feel so bad about indulging. I also figured that it was okay since I would probably skip lunch or eat a salad for lunch anyway since it was so late in the morning.
Go me, Goal 1 accomplished.
I also went the extra mile and drove out to JK's house after brunch and picked up his tire for him so he can just change it when I go pick him up from work. On the way home I was trying to decide what to do about dinner. I decided some crockpot chicken would be nice. I stopped by Fresh and Easy and picked up some chicken, small golden potatoes, onions and garlic (pre chopped, win!). I also got some stuff to make a cauliflower salad 'cause that sounded really good at the time (fresh zucchini,cauliflower, olives and cucumbers tossed in a basalmic vinigrette). Everything was easy to prepare. Threw the chicken on top of the potatoes in the crock pot with some fresh thyme and rosemary and a little water to keep it all moist, and topped it all off with some lemon slices to give it a lemony zest. Threw the cauliflower salad together and tossed it in the fridge. Done.
Go me, Extra Credit: Prepared healthy dinner!
And now for admitting the faults. Yesterday, I said I'd get something healthy at Switch, which I did. I got the provincial chicken with risotto, which was delicious. I ate more than I probably should have, though, since it comes with two whole chicken breasts and a TON of risotto (that is so good I can't stop eating it!!!). I also got a Creme Brulee, which is my favorite dessert there, but I shared it with everyone so I didn't eat it ALL by myself. So, there is that. All in all, not the BEST choices, but also not terrible either.
On top of that, my thighs are really sore from doing squats yesterday when I worked out for lunch (go me!). That being said, going up and down my stairs was a PAIN. Anyway, back to this morning. I was driving home from dropping JK off and thought "I should just make daily goals for myself." I had previously been making monthly or weekly goals. Like "I'm going to work out 3 times this week" or "I will loose 2 pounds this month" or something like that. The problem with this thinking is that it lends some wiggle room for procrastination and doesn't allow for daily planning. So I've decided to try out making daily goals for myself... things I can fit into my daily schedule that will help motivate me. Goals like "I'm going to work out at lunch today" or "I'm going to find a way to fit a 15 minute walk" or "Today will be a no sugar day."
In the car, pulling into my driveway I decided today's goal would be to go to brunch with Ete (a regular weekend thing) and choose a healthy breakfast item at the restaurant. Since I'm so sore today, my workout goal is to stretch with some yoga and loosen up these sore muscles.
I've already accomplished goal one: We went to the Good Egg which has a lot of wonderfully healthy egg options. Though I did have bacon at breakfast; since the rest of my breakfast was scrambled egg whites with veggies, a fruit cup and a light bagel like thingie (it's called a bialy) I didn't feel so bad about indulging. I also figured that it was okay since I would probably skip lunch or eat a salad for lunch anyway since it was so late in the morning.
Go me, Goal 1 accomplished.
I also went the extra mile and drove out to JK's house after brunch and picked up his tire for him so he can just change it when I go pick him up from work. On the way home I was trying to decide what to do about dinner. I decided some crockpot chicken would be nice. I stopped by Fresh and Easy and picked up some chicken, small golden potatoes, onions and garlic (pre chopped, win!). I also got some stuff to make a cauliflower salad 'cause that sounded really good at the time (fresh zucchini,cauliflower, olives and cucumbers tossed in a basalmic vinigrette). Everything was easy to prepare. Threw the chicken on top of the potatoes in the crock pot with some fresh thyme and rosemary and a little water to keep it all moist, and topped it all off with some lemon slices to give it a lemony zest. Threw the cauliflower salad together and tossed it in the fridge. Done.
Go me, Extra Credit: Prepared healthy dinner!
And now for admitting the faults. Yesterday, I said I'd get something healthy at Switch, which I did. I got the provincial chicken with risotto, which was delicious. I ate more than I probably should have, though, since it comes with two whole chicken breasts and a TON of risotto (that is so good I can't stop eating it!!!). I also got a Creme Brulee, which is my favorite dessert there, but I shared it with everyone so I didn't eat it ALL by myself. So, there is that. All in all, not the BEST choices, but also not terrible either.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Recap on Yesterday
Yesterday was good; I didn't eat as healthy as I could have, but I did try the Jillian Michael's 30 day shred work out and made it through the first one! I was impressed with myself. Though I did have to modify the jumping jacks because they hurt my knees; I think I land wrong when I do them normally. So, I did work out, and i'm proud of myself for doing so.
So, it's 7:37 AM on Friday morning. Tonight I'm going out with friends to see A Vampire Tale, by the Scorpius Dance Theater. The plan is to go out to Switch for lunch. One of the things I like about Switch is they have a lot of pretty healthy options for their meals. Here are my goals for today:
1. Work out today at lunch (I was supposed to get up early, but I had trouble falling asleep).
2. Make healthy choices when out with my friends.
Rock on!
So, it's 7:37 AM on Friday morning. Tonight I'm going out with friends to see A Vampire Tale, by the Scorpius Dance Theater. The plan is to go out to Switch for lunch. One of the things I like about Switch is they have a lot of pretty healthy options for their meals. Here are my goals for today:
1. Work out today at lunch (I was supposed to get up early, but I had trouble falling asleep).
2. Make healthy choices when out with my friends.
Rock on!
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Eh; so that didn't work...
I never post here! I just get lazy... Anyway; re-re-purposing this blog AGAIN. I need somewhere where I can keep motivating myself on my weight loss goals. I went to the Doctor's office on Tuesday for a sinus infection. When they weighed me, I was horrified. All the weight I had lost over the past few years, back. I have to admit, that I have been SO frustrated the past few days about it.
I realize I have only myself to blame. If only I had better willpower? I don't know. Regardless, I have to refocus myself. I can't keep blaming myself and letting frustrations get me down and prevent me from my goals. Yesterday, while I was home sick, I read a website on how to re-motivate yourself on your weightloss goals. One of the suggestions was keeping track of the successes and setbacks you've done. So, I'm going to try and do that here.
Today, I'm still dealing with the antibiotics, and steroids, and sinuses, and sore throat. So I'm not going to work out. I've re-set my alarm for 5 am to see if I can manage to get up early enough to go to the gym or at least do some yoga before work. I know I won't get the chance to work out tomorrow after work because we are going to see a Vampire Tale. I've found some gummy vitamins for women, and have to admit that since I've been taking them I have noticed a lot more energy rather than the usual fatigue I feel for the entire first half of the morning.
Summary: My goal this week is to work out more than I have before. At least 15 minutes a day, regardless of how tired I am. I will work at trying to find the time to do this every day.
I realize I have only myself to blame. If only I had better willpower? I don't know. Regardless, I have to refocus myself. I can't keep blaming myself and letting frustrations get me down and prevent me from my goals. Yesterday, while I was home sick, I read a website on how to re-motivate yourself on your weightloss goals. One of the suggestions was keeping track of the successes and setbacks you've done. So, I'm going to try and do that here.
Today, I'm still dealing with the antibiotics, and steroids, and sinuses, and sore throat. So I'm not going to work out. I've re-set my alarm for 5 am to see if I can manage to get up early enough to go to the gym or at least do some yoga before work. I know I won't get the chance to work out tomorrow after work because we are going to see a Vampire Tale. I've found some gummy vitamins for women, and have to admit that since I've been taking them I have noticed a lot more energy rather than the usual fatigue I feel for the entire first half of the morning.
Summary: My goal this week is to work out more than I have before. At least 15 minutes a day, regardless of how tired I am. I will work at trying to find the time to do this every day.
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