Okay. I'd like to start December over. haha Last night I made a bad decision. After a good day of eating (even at dinner because we went to Cool Greens) I was still hungry and really wanted a cupcake which in hindsight I should have just went and bought. However, I thought about making cookies so I went to Wal-Mart and bought the already made cookie dough and came home. My thought was I could eat 2 cookies with skim milk and take the rest to work and it would actually be cheaper than driving all the way over to Cuppies & Joe and buying a cupcake. So I put the cookies in the oven, washed dishes and then when that was done they were ready to eat. Needless to say I ate WAY MORE than 2 cookies. I did bring the rest into work this morning but I feel gross today. My scale was even up 2.5 pounds this morning but I'm sure part of that has to do with the fact that not only did I eat a ton of cookies and milk last night but I did it at like 10. Bad decision all around. Next time I will either just go and buy the cupcake or make a smarter decision than making 2 dozen cookies.
Back on track today!
Breakfast: Apple cinnamon breakfast bar
Lunch: Soup & Crackers
Dinner: Home w/the fam (mom said she was making a casserole)
Activity: I'm going to try and hit the gym for an hour before I head to Perkins
Friday, December 2, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Thursday December 1st!
I'm so glad Brad is in recovery. I heard it's going to be a very long process but it looks like he will make a full recovery. So relieved! I think I'll wait until he feels better to go visit. The message I got said he's still very sick so I doubt he's up for a lot of visitors right now. This thing sure has put everything into perspective. I get so worried about money and jobs and what people are going to think about every thing I do but then something like this happens and you just sit back and think the only thing that matters is the people in your life that you care about. All this other stuff is just stuff.
I was praying before I went to sleep last night about everything in my life that I'm so thankful for and somedays I forget to include health in that. We are so lucky to be young and healthy and able to make healthy choices (even if that means sometimes we don't). We have that ability and the means to do so. We have legs to run with and healthy hearts and arms that can lift weights even if they get sore afterwards. Sometimes as I'm running I will think about dad and how I shouldn't take for granted that I'm able to run...even if I may not love it. Why take the body we were given for granted? It makes weight seem so insignificant when you look at the whole picture. I'm sure you think about this everyday since this is your chosen path. It's crazy how sometimes I forget how lucky we all are.
I feel even more like December goals are in order. Here's to making health something that I'm more aware of everyday!
1. Workout at least 4 times a week. I have made a schedule that I will post.
2. Get more sleep. Need to start going to bed at a consistent time. 11:00 will be my absolute latest.
3. Track my food consistently. (Other than Christmas Eve and Christmas day)
4. No eating out/Starbucks for the month except for planned events with friends.
5. Limit processed food. I'm trying to make my daily percentages for fat/protein/carbs a little more balanced. I'm shooting for less than 60% carbs, At least 25% protein and the rest fat. This is at least something to keep in mind. I need to eat more fruits/veggies. I've gotten away from that since it's no longer summer but there are still so many different options for fruits/veggies that I need to take advantage of.
6. Make 2 new holiday recipes.
7. No buying for myself for the rest of this month. Tis the season for others!
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Snack: Peach greek yogurt
Lunch: soup w/crackers
Dinner: out w/Sarah. We are having a girls night.
No activity for today
I was praying before I went to sleep last night about everything in my life that I'm so thankful for and somedays I forget to include health in that. We are so lucky to be young and healthy and able to make healthy choices (even if that means sometimes we don't). We have that ability and the means to do so. We have legs to run with and healthy hearts and arms that can lift weights even if they get sore afterwards. Sometimes as I'm running I will think about dad and how I shouldn't take for granted that I'm able to run...even if I may not love it. Why take the body we were given for granted? It makes weight seem so insignificant when you look at the whole picture. I'm sure you think about this everyday since this is your chosen path. It's crazy how sometimes I forget how lucky we all are.
I feel even more like December goals are in order. Here's to making health something that I'm more aware of everyday!
1. Workout at least 4 times a week. I have made a schedule that I will post.
2. Get more sleep. Need to start going to bed at a consistent time. 11:00 will be my absolute latest.
3. Track my food consistently. (Other than Christmas Eve and Christmas day)
4. No eating out/Starbucks for the month except for planned events with friends.
5. Limit processed food. I'm trying to make my daily percentages for fat/protein/carbs a little more balanced. I'm shooting for less than 60% carbs, At least 25% protein and the rest fat. This is at least something to keep in mind. I need to eat more fruits/veggies. I've gotten away from that since it's no longer summer but there are still so many different options for fruits/veggies that I need to take advantage of.
6. Make 2 new holiday recipes.
7. No buying for myself for the rest of this month. Tis the season for others!
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Snack: Peach greek yogurt
Lunch: soup w/crackers
Dinner: out w/Sarah. We are having a girls night.
No activity for today
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Wednesday 11/30
Well it's already the last day of November. Man, that flew by. Time to see how I did on my goals.
November Goals:
1. Track every day (except Thanksgiving...let's be real. That will not be happening) I did really well for the first 2 weeks and then I backed off (right after church Thanksgiving, go figure)
2. Work out at least 4 times a week I worked out 4 times a week until the week of Thanksgiving. See a trend developing.
3. Make a weekly meal plan and only eat out twice a week (this will help with food and money budget) I didn't do well on meal plans except that first week but I have cut my eating out down quite a bit. I would like to see that pattern continue
4. Try 2 new zumba classes at different YMCA's (I'll look up the schedule later this am) I only tried 1 new zumba class but I tried kardio kick and loved it so I hope to get to keep doing that!
5. Re-join Weight Watchers. I think this will help me get to my weight goal. Opted to not do this so this goal should be removed.
6. Make a money budget and stick to it for the rest of the year. I did create a newly renovated budget and have been sticking to it. My savings goal for the year I think will be met. It's a little harder to track now because of the car but I was mainly saving for a down payment so I'm still good with that. Now it's time to look to 2012 for a new savings goal and to make sure to not blow my Christmas budget.
7. Go get my annual physical Did it and feel so much better now!
Well over all I don't feel too bad about how November went. I'm down about 1.5 pounds and considering Thanksgiving and everything I Feel really good about that. I'm excited to make December goals!
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Snack: Blueberry Greek yogurt
Lunch: Soup w/crackers
Dinner: veggies & pizza
Snack: Cocoa
Activity: YMCA zumba
November Goals:
1. Track every day (except Thanksgiving...let's be real. That will not be happening) I did really well for the first 2 weeks and then I backed off (right after church Thanksgiving, go figure)
2. Work out at least 4 times a week I worked out 4 times a week until the week of Thanksgiving. See a trend developing.
3. Make a weekly meal plan and only eat out twice a week (this will help with food and money budget) I didn't do well on meal plans except that first week but I have cut my eating out down quite a bit. I would like to see that pattern continue
4. Try 2 new zumba classes at different YMCA's (I'll look up the schedule later this am) I only tried 1 new zumba class but I tried kardio kick and loved it so I hope to get to keep doing that!
5. Re-join Weight Watchers. I think this will help me get to my weight goal. Opted to not do this so this goal should be removed.
6. Make a money budget and stick to it for the rest of the year. I did create a newly renovated budget and have been sticking to it. My savings goal for the year I think will be met. It's a little harder to track now because of the car but I was mainly saving for a down payment so I'm still good with that. Now it's time to look to 2012 for a new savings goal and to make sure to not blow my Christmas budget.
7. Go get my annual physical Did it and feel so much better now!
Well over all I don't feel too bad about how November went. I'm down about 1.5 pounds and considering Thanksgiving and everything I Feel really good about that. I'm excited to make December goals!
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Snack: Blueberry Greek yogurt
Lunch: Soup w/crackers
Dinner: veggies & pizza
Snack: Cocoa
Activity: YMCA zumba
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Tuesday 11/29
Breakfast: coffee with cream, sugar free oatmeal
Snack: mac and cheese
Lunch: small ham/cheese/tomato wrap, 1/2 an apple, acorn squash
Dinner: mini mushroom meatloafs, spaghetti squash
Snack: apple cider
I will be making homemade apple cider again this afternoon! I'm so excited! It makes the house smell amazing and tastes SO GOOD. And it's not bad for you either--I use splenda to sweeten it.
Also, my first attempt at a Bento lunch:
Turkey wrap, apple slices, cherry tomatoes, and acorn squash! I love this! It really encourages me to get a variety of veggies!
Snack: mac and cheese
Lunch: small ham/cheese/tomato wrap, 1/2 an apple, acorn squash
Dinner: mini mushroom meatloafs, spaghetti squash
Snack: apple cider
I will be making homemade apple cider again this afternoon! I'm so excited! It makes the house smell amazing and tastes SO GOOD. And it's not bad for you either--I use splenda to sweeten it.
Also, my first attempt at a Bento lunch:
Turkey wrap, apple slices, cherry tomatoes, and acorn squash! I love this! It really encourages me to get a variety of veggies!
Tuesday 11/29
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Snack: Greek yogurt
Lunch: soup and crackers
Snack: Peanut butter bar
Dinner: frozen veggies & lean cuisine pizza
Snack: cocoa w/mini marshmallows (not super good for you but not that bad either and it tastes like christmas in a cup)
Activity: Zumba (hr avg = 167, high 186)
I think I may be getting sick. My throat is getting itchy and I'm developing a cough. Stay away sickness!!!
Snack: Greek yogurt
Lunch: soup and crackers
Snack: Peanut butter bar
Dinner: frozen veggies & lean cuisine pizza
Snack: cocoa w/mini marshmallows (not super good for you but not that bad either and it tastes like christmas in a cup)
Activity: Zumba (hr avg = 167, high 186)
I think I may be getting sick. My throat is getting itchy and I'm developing a cough. Stay away sickness!!!
Monday, November 28, 2011
Monday 11/28
Aww, poor Lizzy!!! :( Hope she's better soon, poor thing.
What kind of cars are you looking at? I know that car buying can definitely be stressful! But new cars are always fun, haha!
I haven't finished decorating either. It is a mess in here with all of the boxes out too.
I'm going to start back tracking hardcore again tomorrow. I didn't have groceries (our fridge looked really sad) until this afternoon, so I will be back on track now.
Breakfast: apple, coffee
Lunch: crispy chicken sandwich from Wendy's, a few fries (they were gross and I trashed them).
Snack: PB&J on low-carb tortilla
Dinner:making stew right now! I subbed butternut squash for potatoes, and am pretty excited! So apparently subbing "HOT" rotel is not a good idea for just adding more flavor....the stew is so spicy I can't eat it.....on to plan B.....
I am really thinking about getting these lunch sets so I can start doing this!! I feel much more satisfied when I have a wide variety of small things like this! http://easylunchboxes.smugmug.com/The-Best-Lunchbox-System/Yummy-Lunch-Ideas/10136835_YSuyb#696914291_YxmUd
What kind of cars are you looking at? I know that car buying can definitely be stressful! But new cars are always fun, haha!
I haven't finished decorating either. It is a mess in here with all of the boxes out too.
I'm going to start back tracking hardcore again tomorrow. I didn't have groceries (our fridge looked really sad) until this afternoon, so I will be back on track now.
Breakfast: apple, coffee
Lunch: crispy chicken sandwich from Wendy's, a few fries (they were gross and I trashed them).
Snack: PB&J on low-carb tortilla
Dinner:
I am really thinking about getting these lunch sets so I can start doing this!! I feel much more satisfied when I have a wide variety of small things like this! http://easylunchboxes.smugmug.com/The-Best-Lunchbox-System/Yummy-Lunch-Ideas/10136835_YSuyb#696914291_YxmUd
Monday 11/28
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Snack: Yogurt
Lunch: Soup
Dinner:Broccoli & cheese, lean cuisine pizza
Activity: Nope....didn't get Lizzie back til 6:05. No time for kickboxing. I will go Wednesday!
Feeling a little overwhelmed. I had to take Liz to the vet because she's sick and has abscesses on her head (from a fight) so I feel stressed that she is there and scared to death. I'm starting to look at new cars so I have called around this morning so that's weighing on me and now back from a 5 day break to a desk of work (well it may not have that much work on it). I just feel out of sorts.
I still haven't finished decorating for Christmas. I'm just starting to feel behind. I'm going to create a to-do list at lunch so I can feel a little more in control.
So I bought a car!!! Woohoo! A 2011 Nissan Juke. I am in love with it!
I'm wiped. Lizzie has 2 huge spots on her face wide open. I think she's already feeling better. I may run over that other cat that scratched her and caused her all this pain.
Today's food wasn't so bad. Pretty much prepackaged but most of it was healthy. Ready to get back to a routine tomorrow. Today was crazy.
Snack: Yogurt
Lunch: Soup
Dinner:Broccoli & cheese, lean cuisine pizza
Activity: Nope....didn't get Lizzie back til 6:05. No time for kickboxing. I will go Wednesday!
Feeling a little overwhelmed. I had to take Liz to the vet because she's sick and has abscesses on her head (from a fight) so I feel stressed that she is there and scared to death. I'm starting to look at new cars so I have called around this morning so that's weighing on me and now back from a 5 day break to a desk of work (well it may not have that much work on it). I just feel out of sorts.
I still haven't finished decorating for Christmas. I'm just starting to feel behind. I'm going to create a to-do list at lunch so I can feel a little more in control.
I'm wiped. Lizzie has 2 huge spots on her face wide open. I think she's already feeling better. I may run over that other cat that scratched her and caused her all this pain.
Today's food wasn't so bad. Pretty much prepackaged but most of it was healthy. Ready to get back to a routine tomorrow. Today was crazy.
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