The week in review
Overall, I did a good job with my eating, except yesterday afternoon. What I didn't do was get enough exercise! I allowed stress to undermine that this week. Must remember that exercise helps stress!!!
The scale bumped up a half pound last weekend and has stayed at that higher level. I will continue to stay the course. I had my green drink for brekafast, a cup of low salt V8 for a snack. Lunch is a small bowl of homemade lentil soup, I have another cup of V8 for the afternoon, and dinner is in the crock pot at home - vegetable soup.
I guess it sounds like I eat a lot of soup! Yeah, I guess I do!
Have a good weekend!!
Friday, June 25, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
What’s new?
How are things going? I’m doing okay. I will tell you, this has been an interesting couple of weeks. I decided to eliminate snacks. I eat a healthy breakfast and lunch, and if I’m going to the gym I will have a pre-dinner snack before I go (we eat dinner when we get home from the gym).
For a long time (a decade?), I’ve always packed 2 snacks in with my lunch: one for mid-morning, and one for mid-afternoon. Now, these were generally healthy snacks of appropriate size, but I realized after reading “Eat to Live” and “The End of Overeating” that what I’ve done is train myself to eat pretty much all day.
I have breakfast, then 2-3 hours later I’m having a snack. I get hungry & twitchy without my snack. Then I have a healthy lunch and take a nice 30 minute walk. Then 2-3 hours later I’m jonesing for my afternoon snack. I would have a hard time focusing if I didn’t get my snack. I felt hungry and restless.
So, 2 weeks ago I cut out the snacks. I won’t lie. I have felt hungry, and restless, and twitchy. I do clock watch a little – especially between breakfast & lunch. But it is getting easier.
I’ve been doing something similar in the evening. I can tell that when I don’t eat an evening snack (which I’ve been eating for as long as I can remember), I find myself looking around – I know it’s getting close to bedtime, but I’m looking for some sort of sign. Because without my evening snack, there’s nothing to tell me it’s time to go to bed. That one has been just as tough, if not tougher.
I’m not saying I’ll never have another snack (I’m sure I will!), but I’m kinda tired of feeling like one of Pavlov’s dogs when it comes to food.
Swim lessons are still going well. Last night I swam 200 meters, then we did some drills & practice, then I ended with 100 meters. I could use any stroke for the laps but I had to do them with no breaks. I did it! Swimming is one hard workout! Hub used the treadmill & spin bike for his workout. I’m so glad he’s back to going with me!
How are things going? I’m doing okay. I will tell you, this has been an interesting couple of weeks. I decided to eliminate snacks. I eat a healthy breakfast and lunch, and if I’m going to the gym I will have a pre-dinner snack before I go (we eat dinner when we get home from the gym).
For a long time (a decade?), I’ve always packed 2 snacks in with my lunch: one for mid-morning, and one for mid-afternoon. Now, these were generally healthy snacks of appropriate size, but I realized after reading “Eat to Live” and “The End of Overeating” that what I’ve done is train myself to eat pretty much all day.
I have breakfast, then 2-3 hours later I’m having a snack. I get hungry & twitchy without my snack. Then I have a healthy lunch and take a nice 30 minute walk. Then 2-3 hours later I’m jonesing for my afternoon snack. I would have a hard time focusing if I didn’t get my snack. I felt hungry and restless.
So, 2 weeks ago I cut out the snacks. I won’t lie. I have felt hungry, and restless, and twitchy. I do clock watch a little – especially between breakfast & lunch. But it is getting easier.
I’ve been doing something similar in the evening. I can tell that when I don’t eat an evening snack (which I’ve been eating for as long as I can remember), I find myself looking around – I know it’s getting close to bedtime, but I’m looking for some sort of sign. Because without my evening snack, there’s nothing to tell me it’s time to go to bed. That one has been just as tough, if not tougher.
I’m not saying I’ll never have another snack (I’m sure I will!), but I’m kinda tired of feeling like one of Pavlov’s dogs when it comes to food.
Swim lessons are still going well. Last night I swam 200 meters, then we did some drills & practice, then I ended with 100 meters. I could use any stroke for the laps but I had to do them with no breaks. I did it! Swimming is one hard workout! Hub used the treadmill & spin bike for his workout. I’m so glad he’s back to going with me!
Monday, June 21, 2010
I wish I had something exciting
Not too much. I was home alone this weekend. I went swimming Friday night, sewed, and watched dvds of old Tours de France. netflilx has a series of the 1999-2005 tours. Pretty cool!
All in all, things are going along pretty quietly. Hope you had a happy father's Day, if that's soemthing you celebrate!
Not too much. I was home alone this weekend. I went swimming Friday night, sewed, and watched dvds of old Tours de France. netflilx has a series of the 1999-2005 tours. Pretty cool!
All in all, things are going along pretty quietly. Hope you had a happy father's Day, if that's soemthing you celebrate!
Friday, June 18, 2010
Friday evening
Just checking in. I was down another pound and a half this week. This week has been tough. One of the things I've been trying is to cut out snacking. Research shows that folks who snack are more likely to be overweight. I believe that. I know for me, the day can become one feed then waiting for the next. Nothing huge since I pack my food, but still.
I took half a day off today. I'm going to Asheville tomorrow (for my final class) so I wanted to get my grocery shopping done, not to mention we sold our pontoon boat so we needed to meet the guy at the bank etc.
Shopping is done, then I went & swam some at the Y, then came home & had a good dinner. I am having a small snack this evening, but I carefully avoided buying any junky snacks ... or beer! Go me!
I did buy some vegan stuffed grape leaves to take for the car ride tomorrow. We eat nearly 2 hours later than I normally do (we eat lunch after class), so that snack will be very helpful.
We've been having some parenting conflict - boy getting home late, being disrespectful, grandma making excuses for him. I am very proud of myself for not caving in to emotional eating, even though I did visit some junk food in the grocery store. I stood firm, came home & had a green drink, & hit the gym!
I am enjoying the swimming, I just wish I could go for longer! I guess I'll get there.
Have a good weekend!
Just checking in. I was down another pound and a half this week. This week has been tough. One of the things I've been trying is to cut out snacking. Research shows that folks who snack are more likely to be overweight. I believe that. I know for me, the day can become one feed then waiting for the next. Nothing huge since I pack my food, but still.
I took half a day off today. I'm going to Asheville tomorrow (for my final class) so I wanted to get my grocery shopping done, not to mention we sold our pontoon boat so we needed to meet the guy at the bank etc.
Shopping is done, then I went & swam some at the Y, then came home & had a good dinner. I am having a small snack this evening, but I carefully avoided buying any junky snacks ... or beer! Go me!
I did buy some vegan stuffed grape leaves to take for the car ride tomorrow. We eat nearly 2 hours later than I normally do (we eat lunch after class), so that snack will be very helpful.
We've been having some parenting conflict - boy getting home late, being disrespectful, grandma making excuses for him. I am very proud of myself for not caving in to emotional eating, even though I did visit some junk food in the grocery store. I stood firm, came home & had a green drink, & hit the gym!
I am enjoying the swimming, I just wish I could go for longer! I guess I'll get there.
Have a good weekend!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Quickly
I am the lowest weight in 3 months! :-)
I have read about 75% of "The End of Overeating" - I highly recommend you read it if you feel like you have issues controlling how much/what you eat. I believe knowledge is power and the more we understand how and why these mechanisms in our brain work, we can give up the guilt and focus on changing our behaviours. You are a bad or weak person if you can't stop eating cookies.
The boy is out of town until Sunday and then he'll be leaving Monday for a week in Florida. Cooking is much easier, but I do miss him.
I went to the pool last night. I got there early for our class, so I swam a few laps! Go me, rocking the pool! It was great!
I think I ate about 2/3 of a pound of oven roasted green beans with dinner last night. YUM! I put just a tad of sesmae oil on a cookie sheet, the rolled the green beans around in it (it was less than a tablespoon, and a fair bit stayed on the pan). Then I sprinkled them with powdered ginger and a tablespoon of sesame seeds. As rachel ray would say: "Yumo-o!"
I made a really excellent dinner the night before (I had the leftovers for dinner last night). I took a recipe we all enjoy for an asian-flavored noodle side dish and left out of oil, decreased the noodles, added a butt-load of veggies and a package of tofu (which I cubed and baked in the oven). I needed to increase the amount of sauce, but it was really good, and you could eat a large portion thanks to all the veggies.
I read a quite on a blog the other day that cracked me up: "Broccoli is a fat guy's best friend." I do believe vegetables ARE our best friend, overweight or not.
I've been making a conscious effort to have a green drink every morning and I do think that after 2 weeks, it's helping. My cravings do seem to be going away a bit. I think shoveling my body chock full of high nutrient veggies is finally paying back my micronutrient deficit, which I surely have (most of us do).
Anyway, S.H.I.T. (so happy it's Thursday!)
Got my grandmother moved and my mom is very happy with the new place. We are selling our pontoon boat tomorrow - we always use the ski boat, so it had become a hassle. Glad that will be finished - that's been a bit of a pain.
Anyway, life is good!
I am the lowest weight in 3 months! :-)
I have read about 75% of "The End of Overeating" - I highly recommend you read it if you feel like you have issues controlling how much/what you eat. I believe knowledge is power and the more we understand how and why these mechanisms in our brain work, we can give up the guilt and focus on changing our behaviours. You are a bad or weak person if you can't stop eating cookies.
The boy is out of town until Sunday and then he'll be leaving Monday for a week in Florida. Cooking is much easier, but I do miss him.
I went to the pool last night. I got there early for our class, so I swam a few laps! Go me, rocking the pool! It was great!
I think I ate about 2/3 of a pound of oven roasted green beans with dinner last night. YUM! I put just a tad of sesmae oil on a cookie sheet, the rolled the green beans around in it (it was less than a tablespoon, and a fair bit stayed on the pan). Then I sprinkled them with powdered ginger and a tablespoon of sesame seeds. As rachel ray would say: "Yumo-o!"
I made a really excellent dinner the night before (I had the leftovers for dinner last night). I took a recipe we all enjoy for an asian-flavored noodle side dish and left out of oil, decreased the noodles, added a butt-load of veggies and a package of tofu (which I cubed and baked in the oven). I needed to increase the amount of sauce, but it was really good, and you could eat a large portion thanks to all the veggies.
I read a quite on a blog the other day that cracked me up: "Broccoli is a fat guy's best friend." I do believe vegetables ARE our best friend, overweight or not.
I've been making a conscious effort to have a green drink every morning and I do think that after 2 weeks, it's helping. My cravings do seem to be going away a bit. I think shoveling my body chock full of high nutrient veggies is finally paying back my micronutrient deficit, which I surely have (most of us do).
Anyway, S.H.I.T. (so happy it's Thursday!)
Got my grandmother moved and my mom is very happy with the new place. We are selling our pontoon boat tomorrow - we always use the ski boat, so it had become a hassle. Glad that will be finished - that's been a bit of a pain.
Anyway, life is good!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
The most wonderful time of the year
This is my favorite time of the year! I love it for loads of reasons:
The weather. I know, 100 degree heat & 100% humidity kinda sucks, but I love thunderstorms! And the mornings are fantastic for walking in the ‘hood.
The food. Here’s the thing: The boy is gone a lot this time of year. Not to be mean or anything, but it does simplify my life. I can cook a vegan dinner and no one freaks out, and a normal meal generates enough leftovers that I don’t have to cook every night. Since I plan, shop for, and cook dinner 6 or 7 nights a week all year long, a break is nice.
The Tour. Sure, I was watch other cycling events, but nothing comes close to the Tour de France. I discovered that Netflix has DVDs of the 1999-2005 tours. I’ve been getting those to whet my appetite until this year starts. The dvds are 4 hours per Tour. That’s not a lot when you consider that each stage gets 2-4 hours of coverage, depending on the length & type of stage. That’s every day for 3 weeks. That’s a lot of television! It takes planning to be able to watch that much television (it does for me at least). Luckily, I’m good at multi-tasking and I tivo them so I can at least skip the commercials.
Projects. This one works in conjunction with the Tour, which I watch while working on Pennsic projects. Always some garb, but there may be painting furniture, banners, day shade covers – all sorts of crafty stuff. This is the one time of year where working on fun projects is more important than keeping the house tidy (which is easier when you don’t have to cook every night!!!)
Pennsic. Need I say more? Our whole family looks forward to this vacation so much!
This is my favorite time of the year! I love it for loads of reasons:
The weather. I know, 100 degree heat & 100% humidity kinda sucks, but I love thunderstorms! And the mornings are fantastic for walking in the ‘hood.
The food. Here’s the thing: The boy is gone a lot this time of year. Not to be mean or anything, but it does simplify my life. I can cook a vegan dinner and no one freaks out, and a normal meal generates enough leftovers that I don’t have to cook every night. Since I plan, shop for, and cook dinner 6 or 7 nights a week all year long, a break is nice.
The Tour. Sure, I was watch other cycling events, but nothing comes close to the Tour de France. I discovered that Netflix has DVDs of the 1999-2005 tours. I’ve been getting those to whet my appetite until this year starts. The dvds are 4 hours per Tour. That’s not a lot when you consider that each stage gets 2-4 hours of coverage, depending on the length & type of stage. That’s every day for 3 weeks. That’s a lot of television! It takes planning to be able to watch that much television (it does for me at least). Luckily, I’m good at multi-tasking and I tivo them so I can at least skip the commercials.
Projects. This one works in conjunction with the Tour, which I watch while working on Pennsic projects. Always some garb, but there may be painting furniture, banners, day shade covers – all sorts of crafty stuff. This is the one time of year where working on fun projects is more important than keeping the house tidy (which is easier when you don’t have to cook every night!!!)
Pennsic. Need I say more? Our whole family looks forward to this vacation so much!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Hmmm
How are things? Not bad. Weekends continue to be difficult. I am currently reading a book called “The End of Overeating”. It’s written by an MD who is a former commissioner of the FDA. I’m really enjoying it. He explains a lot of scientific studies that have been done to show why we respond the way we do to certain foods. I haven’t gotten very far into it, but it’s been eye opening. It also makes me feel better to understand that our response to food is very wired in our brain and that modern foods are designed to trigger all these responses. Food scientists are working very hard to create food that affects us like crack. Some people have stronger responses than others, but it’s nice to know there is a scientific basis for this stuff and not just “lack of willpower.”
Weight popped up a couple of pounds over the weekend, as it tends to do. Working on that. Missed swimming last night so we could move my grandma. The new place seems a lot better, so I’m glad that’s taken care of.
Boy acted like a horses’ patootie last night. That whole “15 going on 30” thing was kicking in. I ended up with less than 5 hours sleep, which makes me an unhappy camper. He’s at the beach with grandpa for a couple of days, so cooking around our house just got easier for a bit.
Hub has to go back out of town to finish the job he was doing last weekend. I hate that for him. The boy will go with him I presume and then he’s leaving with grandma next Monday for Florida for a week. Almost as good as a vacation for me!
How are things? Not bad. Weekends continue to be difficult. I am currently reading a book called “The End of Overeating”. It’s written by an MD who is a former commissioner of the FDA. I’m really enjoying it. He explains a lot of scientific studies that have been done to show why we respond the way we do to certain foods. I haven’t gotten very far into it, but it’s been eye opening. It also makes me feel better to understand that our response to food is very wired in our brain and that modern foods are designed to trigger all these responses. Food scientists are working very hard to create food that affects us like crack. Some people have stronger responses than others, but it’s nice to know there is a scientific basis for this stuff and not just “lack of willpower.”
Weight popped up a couple of pounds over the weekend, as it tends to do. Working on that. Missed swimming last night so we could move my grandma. The new place seems a lot better, so I’m glad that’s taken care of.
Boy acted like a horses’ patootie last night. That whole “15 going on 30” thing was kicking in. I ended up with less than 5 hours sleep, which makes me an unhappy camper. He’s at the beach with grandpa for a couple of days, so cooking around our house just got easier for a bit.
Hub has to go back out of town to finish the job he was doing last weekend. I hate that for him. The boy will go with him I presume and then he’s leaving with grandma next Monday for Florida for a week. Almost as good as a vacation for me!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Friday!!! Happy Dance!!!
I think I recovered, despite setting myself up for "failure" by planning overly elaborate. With some improvisation (and help from frozen leftovers!), I made it through the week without eating pizza or cheese dip (of the non-vegan variety). ha ha ha
Last night I made one of my husband's favorites - we call it "mexican hamburger helper" but it doesn't contain either. I used quinoa, black beans I'd cooked earlier in the week, salsa, tomatoes, corn, onion, and fresh jalepenos. Hub added shredded chicken to his first bowl, but preferred it without.
I planned the meals for next week, trying to balance cuisines and incorporating easy meals on those nights I need quick & simple. Since it's my "off" weekend from cooking class, I plan to experiment with crackers & etc. in addition to doing plenty of my prep work this weekend and not waiting until Monday morning (hear that, self?)!
My blood pressure has remained lower (thought it still needs to come down a ways) and I have lost 4.4 pounds. Swimming is going well – last night hub & I went to the gym together just to sit in the hot tub (his shoulder was bothering him). It was nice. Since my shopping is relatively easy this week, I intend to go swim a few laps after dinner tonight. I’m having leftovers, the guys are having pizza.
Have a good weekend!
I think I recovered, despite setting myself up for "failure" by planning overly elaborate. With some improvisation (and help from frozen leftovers!), I made it through the week without eating pizza or cheese dip (of the non-vegan variety). ha ha ha
Last night I made one of my husband's favorites - we call it "mexican hamburger helper" but it doesn't contain either. I used quinoa, black beans I'd cooked earlier in the week, salsa, tomatoes, corn, onion, and fresh jalepenos. Hub added shredded chicken to his first bowl, but preferred it without.
I planned the meals for next week, trying to balance cuisines and incorporating easy meals on those nights I need quick & simple. Since it's my "off" weekend from cooking class, I plan to experiment with crackers & etc. in addition to doing plenty of my prep work this weekend and not waiting until Monday morning (hear that, self?)!
My blood pressure has remained lower (thought it still needs to come down a ways) and I have lost 4.4 pounds. Swimming is going well – last night hub & I went to the gym together just to sit in the hot tub (his shoulder was bothering him). It was nice. Since my shopping is relatively easy this week, I intend to go swim a few laps after dinner tonight. I’m having leftovers, the guys are having pizza.
Have a good weekend!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Misc.
Boy's second day of summer. I wonder what time he’ll get up??? He's up visiting with his uncles since yesterdya afternoon, the house sure was quiet last night.
Took dog to vet. Butch has been not feeling well, with the result he’s been aggressive to guests and our other dogs. Not good.
Last week MIL’s car window broke – in the down position of course. Estimated $300 to fix, which she doesn’t have. Luckily the garage managed to get the window up for her, so the car can be secured until she has the money.
This week MIL’s AC in her car broke. No estimate on that repair. My mom is unwilling to loan her any more money and we aren’t either. Hub always says that if his mother didn’t have bad luck, she’d have no luck at all.
Moving my grandmother with an ETA of Monday to get all the paperwork done. We are having to move her ourselves since this new place isn’t in the county. No point in going into detail, let’s just say my mom went over Saturday and was horrified.
Food planning this week wasn't the best - made a couple of things that just didn't work out and didn't have time to make some others. Despite that, I'm doing pretty well and I'm down nearly 5 pounds. A good start!!!
I can't remember if I mentioned, but I signed up for swim lessons at the Y this month. Last night was my second lesson and it's going great! My freestyle form is looking good and so is the back stroke. I want to learn butterfly so that I can alternate for a more complete workout when I swim. I'd forgotten how much I enjoy the pool.
Boy's second day of summer. I wonder what time he’ll get up??? He's up visiting with his uncles since yesterdya afternoon, the house sure was quiet last night.
Took dog to vet. Butch has been not feeling well, with the result he’s been aggressive to guests and our other dogs. Not good.
Last week MIL’s car window broke – in the down position of course. Estimated $300 to fix, which she doesn’t have. Luckily the garage managed to get the window up for her, so the car can be secured until she has the money.
This week MIL’s AC in her car broke. No estimate on that repair. My mom is unwilling to loan her any more money and we aren’t either. Hub always says that if his mother didn’t have bad luck, she’d have no luck at all.
Moving my grandmother with an ETA of Monday to get all the paperwork done. We are having to move her ourselves since this new place isn’t in the county. No point in going into detail, let’s just say my mom went over Saturday and was horrified.
Food planning this week wasn't the best - made a couple of things that just didn't work out and didn't have time to make some others. Despite that, I'm doing pretty well and I'm down nearly 5 pounds. A good start!!!
I can't remember if I mentioned, but I signed up for swim lessons at the Y this month. Last night was my second lesson and it's going great! My freestyle form is looking good and so is the back stroke. I want to learn butterfly so that I can alternate for a more complete workout when I swim. I'd forgotten how much I enjoy the pool.
Friday, June 04, 2010
June 4, 2010
Huh. Four days of E2L style eating and I’m feeling better, sleeping better, lost some weight. So of course last night I totally binged. Why? I dunno. It was a frustrating day at work, got skeeved with hub when he wanted to go to Costco when dinner was gonna be ready in 15 minutes – but I waited until he got home (even though he was late) so we could sit down as a family. But none of that really explains it. I was home alone (that’s important), I was still feeling a little hungry after dinner (fine, have more dinner – it was yummy and nutritious), and there ya go. Recipe for disaster.
Intellectually, I know eating unhealthy food leaves me feeling worse in the long run, so why do I still do it sometimes? Oh well, back in the saddle.
Despite that setback, I lost half a pound last week – it’s a start!
Food has been good - I have have really good breakfast & lunches planned. Dinners have been pretty successful this week. Next week the guys requested some stuff that will make it more difficult - I think I'll need to make a couple of things for myself and just eat them for a couple of days.
Have a good weekend!
Huh. Four days of E2L style eating and I’m feeling better, sleeping better, lost some weight. So of course last night I totally binged. Why? I dunno. It was a frustrating day at work, got skeeved with hub when he wanted to go to Costco when dinner was gonna be ready in 15 minutes – but I waited until he got home (even though he was late) so we could sit down as a family. But none of that really explains it. I was home alone (that’s important), I was still feeling a little hungry after dinner (fine, have more dinner – it was yummy and nutritious), and there ya go. Recipe for disaster.
Intellectually, I know eating unhealthy food leaves me feeling worse in the long run, so why do I still do it sometimes? Oh well, back in the saddle.
Despite that setback, I lost half a pound last week – it’s a start!
Food has been good - I have have really good breakfast & lunches planned. Dinners have been pretty successful this week. Next week the guys requested some stuff that will make it more difficult - I think I'll need to make a couple of things for myself and just eat them for a couple of days.
Have a good weekend!
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
June 2, 2010
I woke up without an alarm this morning, as I did yesterday. And I slept through the night. Amazing – not getting up to pee! I can’t believe I woke up naturally at 4:58 (the alarm goes off at 5, but I forgot to set it last night). Also, I checked my bp this morning – the top number was down 17 points and the bottom was down 11 since Monday. I will continue to check periodically – but that seems too good to be true.
Okay, now a bit of bad. I went for a 2 mile walk this morning and had a lot of “free floating anxiety”. For one, I kept feeling rushed & wanting to take a shorter walk even though there was no reason. Then I worried about money – things are tight right now anyway, and B’s bi-annual profit sharing check (which he received yesterday) was over $900 LESS than the last one. It has never gone down in the last decade, ever. So that was a huge blow to the budget.
The deal is this: he only gets 6 vacation days per year, and this year he used a fair bit going to SF in January, not to mention the beach in April. And in years past he’s been able to work holidays and save the vacation day, but now they are making folks take the holiday – which means no opportunity to save additional days. Any time we take is going to be unpaid for him, and as of right now we have no money saved for vacation. So that’s bad. I dunno how long we’ll be able to go, which sucks. We’ll get something saved, it’s just a question of what can be accomplish in less than 2 months. Sigh.
When I got home from my walk we had a big, emotional discussion about it. Lousy timing but we did have a good discussion. He’s going to look at doing a side job he’d been asked to do a while back, if the folks still want it done now. So that would help a lot. Heaven knows my husband is a good man and a hard worker, and I’m grateful It’s just that sometimes it takes a sledge hammer to get him to pay attention!!!
Needless to say, after that conversation I really wanted to eat something not on Fuhrman’s plan!!! But I held strong, but I just feel tired and ugh – emotionally, if not physically.
I woke up without an alarm this morning, as I did yesterday. And I slept through the night. Amazing – not getting up to pee! I can’t believe I woke up naturally at 4:58 (the alarm goes off at 5, but I forgot to set it last night). Also, I checked my bp this morning – the top number was down 17 points and the bottom was down 11 since Monday. I will continue to check periodically – but that seems too good to be true.
Okay, now a bit of bad. I went for a 2 mile walk this morning and had a lot of “free floating anxiety”. For one, I kept feeling rushed & wanting to take a shorter walk even though there was no reason. Then I worried about money – things are tight right now anyway, and B’s bi-annual profit sharing check (which he received yesterday) was over $900 LESS than the last one. It has never gone down in the last decade, ever. So that was a huge blow to the budget.
The deal is this: he only gets 6 vacation days per year, and this year he used a fair bit going to SF in January, not to mention the beach in April. And in years past he’s been able to work holidays and save the vacation day, but now they are making folks take the holiday – which means no opportunity to save additional days. Any time we take is going to be unpaid for him, and as of right now we have no money saved for vacation. So that’s bad. I dunno how long we’ll be able to go, which sucks. We’ll get something saved, it’s just a question of what can be accomplish in less than 2 months. Sigh.
When I got home from my walk we had a big, emotional discussion about it. Lousy timing but we did have a good discussion. He’s going to look at doing a side job he’d been asked to do a while back, if the folks still want it done now. So that would help a lot. Heaven knows my husband is a good man and a hard worker, and I’m grateful It’s just that sometimes it takes a sledge hammer to get him to pay attention!!!
Needless to say, after that conversation I really wanted to eat something not on Fuhrman’s plan!!! But I held strong, but I just feel tired and ugh – emotionally, if not physically.
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Food Report:
Yesterday:
Breakfast: Green drink (frozen banana, greens, green powder), strawberries with soy yogurt, walnuts, ground flax seed
S: cherries, almonds
L: gazpacho soup with pintos & avocado, collard wrap with sunflower seed pate, sprouts, cucumber, and sriracha hot sauce
S: 2 prunes & pb (he says no dried fruit but I have them and I portion them out so I don’t go crazy)
D: grilled corn, sloppy joe (homemade with veggie crumbles) over pinto beans, salad
S: 1 T sunflower seeds and 1 T dried cranberries (which have sugar in them!!!) ARGH!!!
Plan for today:
Breakfast: Green drink (frozen banana, greens), strawberries with soy yogurt, walnuts, ground flax seed
S: cherries, almonds
L: gazpacho soup with pintos & avocado, collard wrap with sunflower seed pate, sprouts, chopped kale and parsley
S: 2 prunes & pb
D: black beans & rice – veg = ????
As you can see, I tend to eat the same food (except dinner) pretty much M-F. It's easier to plan & prepare ahead during the work week.
I felt tired yesterday by the end of work. Last night I was feeling really worn out - I slept good & felt better this morning. Dr Fuhrman warns that giving up sugar, caffeine, etc., may leave you feeling lethargic for a few days. He's right!!!
Yesterday:
Breakfast: Green drink (frozen banana, greens, green powder), strawberries with soy yogurt, walnuts, ground flax seed
S: cherries, almonds
L: gazpacho soup with pintos & avocado, collard wrap with sunflower seed pate, sprouts, cucumber, and sriracha hot sauce
S: 2 prunes & pb (he says no dried fruit but I have them and I portion them out so I don’t go crazy)
D: grilled corn, sloppy joe (homemade with veggie crumbles) over pinto beans, salad
S: 1 T sunflower seeds and 1 T dried cranberries (which have sugar in them!!!) ARGH!!!
Plan for today:
Breakfast: Green drink (frozen banana, greens), strawberries with soy yogurt, walnuts, ground flax seed
S: cherries, almonds
L: gazpacho soup with pintos & avocado, collard wrap with sunflower seed pate, sprouts, chopped kale and parsley
S: 2 prunes & pb
D: black beans & rice – veg = ????
As you can see, I tend to eat the same food (except dinner) pretty much M-F. It's easier to plan & prepare ahead during the work week.
I felt tired yesterday by the end of work. Last night I was feeling really worn out - I slept good & felt better this morning. Dr Fuhrman warns that giving up sugar, caffeine, etc., may leave you feeling lethargic for a few days. He's right!!!
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