Good morning!!! :)
Today I am grateful to see the left over cake still on the counter. I know that sounds silly but to me its a victory. Instead of me eating it last night I drank 2 glasses of cold water and walked out of the kitchen! Yay me!!!
I had a 90 cal nonfat yogurt so far. I plan to eat a real breakfast after I drop the kids off at school.
I want to make a big salad with some protein for lunch. I dont have much in my house at the moment so it may just have to be tuna and lettuce.
My goal for this week....stop eating after 8pm Only have water seltzer or tea.
Workout every day.
Drink water whenever I want something I shouldnt have.
Have a great week my friends!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
just a thought
As for me...I gained weight...argh...its cuz I stopped caring to much...and now....it caught up with me. This morning I got back to writing my food down. And...Im going to start to try....to wake up 530am to get a workout in first thing in the morn.
Friday, January 27, 2012
vacation.....
So every day besides wed, I have worked out!! I am giving myself credit! I deserve that credit!! Yesterday I did 48 min on the bike, 35 push ups, leg lifts, but kicks, 200 crunches (variety) and felt I had a great workout at the end!
I have been eating a big salad daily (or cut up veggies!)
but...and I feel compelled to say this I did eat some cookies, some bread and some pasta.
I am trying to control the amounts....I feel like I need to do this in a way that doesnt make me crabby or crazy because this week is VACATION and its the 3 kiddos and me!!!
Vacation has been wonderful and Im looking forward to my 24 hours in monsey on sunday...but I am def ready for school to start again!! ;)
Today I am grateful for a larger picture...I know that sounds strange but I have to believe everything is part of a larger picture...it makes me feel better!!! :)
Have a Great Shabbos my friends!!
I have been eating a big salad daily (or cut up veggies!)
but...and I feel compelled to say this I did eat some cookies, some bread and some pasta.
I am trying to control the amounts....I feel like I need to do this in a way that doesnt make me crabby or crazy because this week is VACATION and its the 3 kiddos and me!!!
Vacation has been wonderful and Im looking forward to my 24 hours in monsey on sunday...but I am def ready for school to start again!! ;)
Today I am grateful for a larger picture...I know that sounds strange but I have to believe everything is part of a larger picture...it makes me feel better!!! :)
Have a Great Shabbos my friends!!
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Great start to vacation!
Last night a very wise women said...'why dont we give ourselves credit for not eating the last 3 cookies, but we give ourselves a heck of alota guilt/pain for eating the first 3?!?!'
I have been thinking about this all night.
Today I am giving myself credit for shoveling for half hour, then going on the bike for 40 min. I am giving myself credit for eating a big salad with my lunch and snacking on blueberries when I wanted to eat. I am not giving myself guilt or hating me for whatever else!
I will not weigh myself more then once a week will not let the scale control me!
XOXO
I have been thinking about this all night.
Today I am giving myself credit for shoveling for half hour, then going on the bike for 40 min. I am giving myself credit for eating a big salad with my lunch and snacking on blueberries when I wanted to eat. I am not giving myself guilt or hating me for whatever else!
I will not weigh myself more then once a week will not let the scale control me!
XOXO
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Vacation!
Vacation Vacation Vacation...its a good/bad thing when it comes to weight loss.
My goal for this week: Eat HUGE salads for lunch and exercise daily!
Wish me luck!
My goal for this week: Eat HUGE salads for lunch and exercise daily!
Wish me luck!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Just a cute cartoon
I dont have long to write but I wanted to let you know I have been really good on my diet and I havnt stepped on the scale cuz Im petrified but I feel good....Heres a cartoon to make you ponder...I took this from Jillian Michaels facebook page.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
its been too long
Hey guys its been a week since I last blogged...o dear!
So remember last we chatted I was thinking of doing WW...in the mean time I got an Iphone and I looked up free apps. I found an app called Lose It! It does the same thing as the WW app does on the phone. It calculated your food calories etc. The coolest part is I could scan bar codes and it automatically puts the info in. So for now this is what I am trying. (Does this all make sense?!?!?)
Anyhoots yesterday my kiddos asked me to make waffles...so once again I attempted...but my darn waffle maker has yet to work..so once again we had pancakes instead. The cool part...I grind-ed in my coffee grinder whole oats into oat flour and did half oat flour half whole wheat.
These past two 'weigh in to weigh less' we spoke about finding your weak point in exercise and diet...facing it head on and doing something about it. My weak point is when I get home from school I dont eat because I am not hungry...but and hour later when the dinner/homework/bath/bedtime rush begins I am starved and my diet goes out the window. The trick...to eat when I get home. So I started making an extra salad the night before and I eat it the moment I get home from school. The truth...it worked like a charm! Fri I didnt do it because of all the hectic preshabbos nuttiness and I ended up nibbling nibbling nibbling. So long story short this week I will (god willing) prepare my post school salad every night and eat it as soon as I get home.
I went to my Doc this week for my yearly. I was told I have to slow down on the coffee...it is causing me problems...just to name a few...weak bladder and dry skin. So....in addition to my salad prep I am also only having 1 (which is really 2) cups of coffee a day. If I feel its impossible because I need something to calm me down I can have 1 more or 1 can of diet soda.
Sorry for such a long post...Have a great week my friends and I look forward to hearing about your food/exercise plans and comments about mine!
So remember last we chatted I was thinking of doing WW...in the mean time I got an Iphone and I looked up free apps. I found an app called Lose It! It does the same thing as the WW app does on the phone. It calculated your food calories etc. The coolest part is I could scan bar codes and it automatically puts the info in. So for now this is what I am trying. (Does this all make sense?!?!?)
Anyhoots yesterday my kiddos asked me to make waffles...so once again I attempted...but my darn waffle maker has yet to work..so once again we had pancakes instead. The cool part...I grind-ed in my coffee grinder whole oats into oat flour and did half oat flour half whole wheat.
These past two 'weigh in to weigh less' we spoke about finding your weak point in exercise and diet...facing it head on and doing something about it. My weak point is when I get home from school I dont eat because I am not hungry...but and hour later when the dinner/homework/bath/bedtime rush begins I am starved and my diet goes out the window. The trick...to eat when I get home. So I started making an extra salad the night before and I eat it the moment I get home from school. The truth...it worked like a charm! Fri I didnt do it because of all the hectic preshabbos nuttiness and I ended up nibbling nibbling nibbling. So long story short this week I will (god willing) prepare my post school salad every night and eat it as soon as I get home.
I went to my Doc this week for my yearly. I was told I have to slow down on the coffee...it is causing me problems...just to name a few...weak bladder and dry skin. So....in addition to my salad prep I am also only having 1 (which is really 2) cups of coffee a day. If I feel its impossible because I need something to calm me down I can have 1 more or 1 can of diet soda.
Sorry for such a long post...Have a great week my friends and I look forward to hearing about your food/exercise plans and comments about mine!
Monday, January 9, 2012
Its a gooood morning!
Today is the day!!! My nephew is having his bar mitzva today....its surreal...this boy was my baby! I was a high school kid when he was born and I took him around with me EVERYWHERE!!! Now....a blink later he is having his bar mitzva!! AHHHHHHH
Over the weekend I have been in monsey....to be totally honest I am not watching what I am eating...I am just trying to eat normally and not overdue it. I did get in 10 min of laps yesterday and about an hour of off and on low key dancing at a wedding!!! But I'm just laying low and enjoying a relaxing trip to NY!
When I get back...then the serious stuff begins....I was thinking of starting up weight watchers again....but then I thought how about I just use a calorie counting app on my cell phone....so well see I have till wed to decide. Any of my readers feel one way or the other? let me know....
Anyhoots...have a super fabulous day and a super fabulous week!!!
Over the weekend I have been in monsey....to be totally honest I am not watching what I am eating...I am just trying to eat normally and not overdue it. I did get in 10 min of laps yesterday and about an hour of off and on low key dancing at a wedding!!! But I'm just laying low and enjoying a relaxing trip to NY!
When I get back...then the serious stuff begins....I was thinking of starting up weight watchers again....but then I thought how about I just use a calorie counting app on my cell phone....so well see I have till wed to decide. Any of my readers feel one way or the other? let me know....
Anyhoots...have a super fabulous day and a super fabulous week!!!
Monday, January 2, 2012
Good Morning!
I saw this on a friends facebook status this morn:
Things That Can Make Us Feel Good in the New Year:
Laughing so hard your face hurts.
Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.
A hot shower on a cold day.
Just once, no lines at the supermarket
Savoring that perfect first cup of coffee in a quiet kitchen.
Hearing your favorite song on the radio just when you need a boost.
Warm towels fresh out of the dryer.
A heart-to-heart conversation with someone you trust.
Reading something surprisingly wonderful.
Finding a 20 dollar bill in your coat pocket from last winter.
A surprise phone call from an old friend.
An inspiring sermon that touches you and lifts your spirits.
Holding a new baby.
Laughing at an inside joke with your BFF's.
Finding a kindred spirit who becomes a BFF.
Playing with a puppy. Or a kitten. Or your own pets.
Hearing your dentist say, "Everything looks great."
The smell (and taste) of homemade cookies.
Waking up one morning feeling no aches, no pain. Even for just a day.
Getting an unexpected compliment at work.
Seeing your child accomplish something you thought might be impossible.
Meeting someone new who gives you that butterflies-in-the-stomach feeling.
Playing with a child. And laughing. And learning.
Finding the perfect pair of jeans. And shoes.
Getting something off your chest just the right way so no one is hurt and your message is received.
Hearing from a partner, a parent, a child, a friend, "I love you."
Knowing you've done the right thing, no matter what. And that you're not alone.
I def want some of these to happen this year!
Today my food plan is to stay away from cookies, candies, chocolate, kids left overs etc...eat real food! Snack on fruit and vegetables. I plan to get sushi and a salad for lunch!! Otherwise I dont have a plan yet!
Things That Can Make Us Feel Good in the New Year:
Laughing so hard your face hurts.
Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.
A hot shower on a cold day.
Just once, no lines at the supermarket
Savoring that perfect first cup of coffee in a quiet kitchen.
Hearing your favorite song on the radio just when you need a boost.
Warm towels fresh out of the dryer.
A heart-to-heart conversation with someone you trust.
Reading something surprisingly wonderful.
Finding a 20 dollar bill in your coat pocket from last winter.
A surprise phone call from an old friend.
An inspiring sermon that touches you and lifts your spirits.
Holding a new baby.
Laughing at an inside joke with your BFF's.
Finding a kindred spirit who becomes a BFF.
Playing with a puppy. Or a kitten. Or your own pets.
Hearing your dentist say, "Everything looks great."
The smell (and taste) of homemade cookies.
Waking up one morning feeling no aches, no pain. Even for just a day.
Getting an unexpected compliment at work.
Seeing your child accomplish something you thought might be impossible.
Meeting someone new who gives you that butterflies-in-the-stomach feeling.
Playing with a child. And laughing. And learning.
Finding the perfect pair of jeans. And shoes.
Getting something off your chest just the right way so no one is hurt and your message is received.
Hearing from a partner, a parent, a child, a friend, "I love you."
Knowing you've done the right thing, no matter what. And that you're not alone.
I def want some of these to happen this year!
Today my food plan is to stay away from cookies, candies, chocolate, kids left overs etc...eat real food! Snack on fruit and vegetables. I plan to get sushi and a salad for lunch!! Otherwise I dont have a plan yet!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Starting again
So today I braved the scale....ouch! It was so awful to me...201.1 I am still trying to wrap my head around it!
At first I was furious...then I was sad...then I was determined...
I started off with a real breakfast:
1 egg
3 egg whites
sprinkle of shredded cheese
3 skinny rice cakes (57 cal for all 3)
3 slices of tomato
coffee with low fat milk
Lunch:
Im in the process of making...
1/2 can albacore tuna
1/2 Asian pear
1/2 avacado
1/2 carrot shredded
1/2 Tbsp of the Thai Peanut sauce
served on a bed of lettuce
I will give the other 1/2 to hubby if he rather eat pizza ill have it for tom
Dinner:
Left over meat stew from fri night
salad
Snack:
Apple
2 rice cakes
popcorn if needed
Edit: Its been 20 min since I ate lunch and I am hungry so I drank 2 cups of water and I am still hungry...so I am going to finish the salad I made for tom lunch.
At first I was furious...then I was sad...then I was determined...
I started off with a real breakfast:
1 egg
3 egg whites
sprinkle of shredded cheese
3 skinny rice cakes (57 cal for all 3)
3 slices of tomato
coffee with low fat milk
Lunch:
Im in the process of making...
1/2 can albacore tuna
1/2 Asian pear
1/2 avacado
1/2 carrot shredded
1/2 Tbsp of the Thai Peanut sauce
served on a bed of lettuce
I will give the other 1/2 to hubby if he rather eat pizza ill have it for tom
Dinner:
Left over meat stew from fri night
salad
Snack:
Apple
2 rice cakes
popcorn if needed
Edit: Its been 20 min since I ate lunch and I am hungry so I drank 2 cups of water and I am still hungry...so I am going to finish the salad I made for tom lunch.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)