I successfully navigated the snacks. There were some homemade cookies but a lot of it was store bought stuff so really, no challenge! :-) I brought home a little bit of the avocado verde salsa (which was yummy) and the homemade ranch and some of the cherry tomatoes - nearly all the carrots & celery were gone.
Anyway, since I had some cherry tomatoes left and I needed a supplement for dinner (I am home alone with the dogs and was having leftover fish, but there were only 2 pieces of broccoli). I threw the tomatoes on a cookie sheet and sprinkled them with s&p and oregano. I roasted them about 15 minutes and then put a little bit of crumbled feta on top. Oh my gosh - so good!
I decided to stay home and watch scary movies tonight instead of going to water aerobics. It was a VERY long day at work and I haven't taken a day off from exercise in about 2 weeks.
Have a great evening!
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Random acts of snacks
Yesterday I was being a whiny baby and didn't want to take care of myself. I refused to write that poop, hence no post.
Today was a much better day. I had a good workout at the Y - even though my trainer was sick. I went & lifted weights and did a HIIT workout on the elliptical.
Tomorrow our team has a conference room reserved FOR 5 HOURS to bring in snacks. (The inspiration for today's post title). I am taking veggies and another colleague is bringing fruit. That's all I plan to touch - maybe a piece of cheese. Friday is Subway sandwiches and cookies and chips. I don't plan to touch ANY of that mess thankyouverymuch. Sheesh.
At least with a 5 hour window to graze, maybe no one will pointedly ask me why I'm not eating a d&^n cupcake.
I got my flu shot today. It's supposed to get colder day after tomorrow. Not looking forward to it.
Have a good evening!
Today was a much better day. I had a good workout at the Y - even though my trainer was sick. I went & lifted weights and did a HIIT workout on the elliptical.
Tomorrow our team has a conference room reserved FOR 5 HOURS to bring in snacks. (The inspiration for today's post title). I am taking veggies and another colleague is bringing fruit. That's all I plan to touch - maybe a piece of cheese. Friday is Subway sandwiches and cookies and chips. I don't plan to touch ANY of that mess thankyouverymuch. Sheesh.
At least with a 5 hour window to graze, maybe no one will pointedly ask me why I'm not eating a d&^n cupcake.
I got my flu shot today. It's supposed to get colder day after tomorrow. Not looking forward to it.
Have a good evening!
Monday, October 27, 2014
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Yes! And head work
Yes, the scale finally moved again. Down 1.2 pounds. :-) Very happy, because the past couple of nights I have had cravings, but didn't give in to non value added junk.
I think that losing weight is very different (mentally) for someone who has been overweight most (if not all) of their life v. someone who was not. I'm not saying one experience is easier than the other. How can I say? I only have my experience.
Even though I have spent many years as an emotional eater, I have spent most of my life at a healthy weight. My first experience gaining a significant amount of weight was with my pregnancy at 28. I gained weight, and then I lost it after my son was born. It took a bit - there was a lot going on, but by the time he was around 18 months I was back to my prepregnancy weight.
The second time I gained weight was when I was dating my husband long distance. I was in NC and he was in Maryland. It was tough and I just wasn't sure where our relationship was going to go. I knew what I wanted, but there was uncertainty. That time I was older and more sedentary, and didn't have a fitness center at my new job. It took longer, but once again I lost the weight. During that time, I did make an effort to understand my emotional eating (which helped), but I never really dealt with it.
Now I'm on my third time. This time I have a pretty good understanding of how & why of my emotional eating. I've also been working more on finding alternatives. It helps that I have my MIL's horrible example as a constant stark reminder what years of food & cigarette abuse will do to a body. It also helps to know that I know what to do and have been successful in the past.
On the other hand, as a young woman who was pretty and not really comfortable around men, I also have my fair share of uncomfortable memories of unwanted sexual attention. That part of losing weight scares me, even at my age. But I can't let that hold me back from doing what is right and best for me.
I guess this whole thing goes to show that if you only make superficial changes, you probably aren't going to have long term success. What that means and how that looks is probably as different as each of us. Some folks seem to have to deal with this stuff very little - or maybe they just don't talk about it.
Well, off to the gym!
I think that losing weight is very different (mentally) for someone who has been overweight most (if not all) of their life v. someone who was not. I'm not saying one experience is easier than the other. How can I say? I only have my experience.
Even though I have spent many years as an emotional eater, I have spent most of my life at a healthy weight. My first experience gaining a significant amount of weight was with my pregnancy at 28. I gained weight, and then I lost it after my son was born. It took a bit - there was a lot going on, but by the time he was around 18 months I was back to my prepregnancy weight.
The second time I gained weight was when I was dating my husband long distance. I was in NC and he was in Maryland. It was tough and I just wasn't sure where our relationship was going to go. I knew what I wanted, but there was uncertainty. That time I was older and more sedentary, and didn't have a fitness center at my new job. It took longer, but once again I lost the weight. During that time, I did make an effort to understand my emotional eating (which helped), but I never really dealt with it.
Now I'm on my third time. This time I have a pretty good understanding of how & why of my emotional eating. I've also been working more on finding alternatives. It helps that I have my MIL's horrible example as a constant stark reminder what years of food & cigarette abuse will do to a body. It also helps to know that I know what to do and have been successful in the past.
On the other hand, as a young woman who was pretty and not really comfortable around men, I also have my fair share of uncomfortable memories of unwanted sexual attention. That part of losing weight scares me, even at my age. But I can't let that hold me back from doing what is right and best for me.
I guess this whole thing goes to show that if you only make superficial changes, you probably aren't going to have long term success. What that means and how that looks is probably as different as each of us. Some folks seem to have to deal with this stuff very little - or maybe they just don't talk about it.
Well, off to the gym!
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Good news/bad news
Bad news: Scale has been stuck for 3 days.
Good news: Went out to dinner on our date night and the scale didn't go up this morning!
See, daily weighing can be either a good or bad thing, depending on your POV.
Friday I was determined to force the scale lower (even though my usual pattern is lose, followed by a couple of days of staying the same). Thursday I ate a late dinner and didn't have a snack after working out. I went to bed hungry, woke up at 3:30 Hungry, and got up at 6:00 HUNGRY. The scale didn't budge. Lesson learned: Long view good, short view madness.
Weather here is gorgeous - had a lovely walk in the park.
Off to do housework -have a good one!
Good news: Went out to dinner on our date night and the scale didn't go up this morning!
See, daily weighing can be either a good or bad thing, depending on your POV.
Friday I was determined to force the scale lower (even though my usual pattern is lose, followed by a couple of days of staying the same). Thursday I ate a late dinner and didn't have a snack after working out. I went to bed hungry, woke up at 3:30 Hungry, and got up at 6:00 HUNGRY. The scale didn't budge. Lesson learned: Long view good, short view madness.
Weather here is gorgeous - had a lovely walk in the park.
Off to do housework -have a good one!
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Pooped!
Came home from work. Fixed dinner, cleaned the kitchen, packed breakfast and lunch, made the grocery list so groceries can be purchased tomorrow (by someone else while I'm at work - hurray!). Now I am posting before I put on my sneakers to head to the gym for weights and elliptical.
I am down a pound today - so 0.6 pound down from where I was last Friday. Since I am not going anywhere this weekend, I will be extra careful. One carefully chosen meal out, and the rest at home. All week to get back to where I was last Friday. Shenanigans!
Having said that, I have shown consistent progress since I (re)started weighing regularly on Sep 5, so go me for that.
When I get home, I plan to veg in front of some football, read a bit, and crash.
Have a good evening!
I am down a pound today - so 0.6 pound down from where I was last Friday. Since I am not going anywhere this weekend, I will be extra careful. One carefully chosen meal out, and the rest at home. All week to get back to where I was last Friday. Shenanigans!
Having said that, I have shown consistent progress since I (re)started weighing regularly on Sep 5, so go me for that.
When I get home, I plan to veg in front of some football, read a bit, and crash.
Have a good evening!
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Consistency is the most critical element
Lately, I've come to value consistency over willpower. Willpower is good, but it doesn't always stick around. Ingrained habits stay with you. These days the weight isn't exactly falling off, but it has been consistently heading downward. The things I'm doing feel sustainable.
I've been getting on the scale pretty much every day. At first I was a bit nervous. Like many folks, I have a bad tendency of letting the scale dictate my mood for the day, so I wasn't sure this would work for me. But I have found the opposite to be true: by seeing a new number every day, I have so much data that a single data point doesn't hold a lot of power.
The other nice thing about daily weighing is that it lets me see the impact different things have on the scale. A good example was this weekend: I did NOT go overboard with my eating. I ate some things I don't normally have and I ate several meals out, but not to excess. Nevertheless, the scale was up 2 pounds after my trip. It's still up a pound. What!?!?
My takeaway from that is: it's okay to travel and enjoy something out of the ordinary, but there will be a price on the scale. And if its taking you most of the week to get back to where you were before, then it better be OUT of the ordinary, or every week you'll be undoing the damage from the weekend! It's not worth it on a regular basis!
Last night's workout was awesome! I was a little grouchy headed to the gym, but a solid weight session followed by HIIT on the elliptical, and I was good! Tonight is water aerobics.
Have a good evening!
I've been getting on the scale pretty much every day. At first I was a bit nervous. Like many folks, I have a bad tendency of letting the scale dictate my mood for the day, so I wasn't sure this would work for me. But I have found the opposite to be true: by seeing a new number every day, I have so much data that a single data point doesn't hold a lot of power.
The other nice thing about daily weighing is that it lets me see the impact different things have on the scale. A good example was this weekend: I did NOT go overboard with my eating. I ate some things I don't normally have and I ate several meals out, but not to excess. Nevertheless, the scale was up 2 pounds after my trip. It's still up a pound. What!?!?
My takeaway from that is: it's okay to travel and enjoy something out of the ordinary, but there will be a price on the scale. And if its taking you most of the week to get back to where you were before, then it better be OUT of the ordinary, or every week you'll be undoing the damage from the weekend! It's not worth it on a regular basis!
Last night's workout was awesome! I was a little grouchy headed to the gym, but a solid weight session followed by HIIT on the elliptical, and I was good! Tonight is water aerobics.
Have a good evening!
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
This is my life now
Whenever things change, it can be tough to find your new "normal." For years I was a morning exerciser, but now that most of my commute takes place on the interstate, it's much easier if I go to work early. I try to get there at 7 (or a little after). That leaves me plenty of time to exercise in the evening, but not much tim ein the morning! For years I was a morning exerciser, so I never thought this would work for me, but it's great! I really enjoy the things I'm doing now at the Y.
Food is the same. I've got a good balance between one or two indulgence meals - not going off the rails, but eating something I wouldn't make at home, but staying on track. Sure I could lose weight more quickly, but the way I am eating now feels like how I want to eat for the rest of my life.
The way I eat and exercise has become my new "normal". Like a lot of people say, I'm not on a "diet" - I've found a way to live my life that is sustainable and will get me to a healthy weight.
Yesterday was water aerobics. Tonight is weight training and the elliptical. I thought about trying to get to yoga beforehand, but I took a short nap when I got home and now I'm on the computer. :-)
This weekend my friend Kay and I went to Wilmington, picked up my son, and headed to the oyster festival. On the way down we stopped in a most unusual junk shop! We picked up fresh shrimp, caught hours before off the dock where we bought them.
Dinner was mostly oysters, although the 3 of us shared a bowl of shrimp soup. We also ordered an entree. We all took a couple of bites and sent the rest home with the boy for leftovers. It was good, but we were full of oysters! :-)
Sunday morning found us watching the sun over the river as I cooked homemade shrimp and grits with those shrimp we shelled. It was a wonderful meal, a wonderful visit with my son, and a great time with my friend. The weather was so perfect. I am really dreading winter. Ugh!
Okay, I'm getting ready to head out to work out. Have a good evening!
Food is the same. I've got a good balance between one or two indulgence meals - not going off the rails, but eating something I wouldn't make at home, but staying on track. Sure I could lose weight more quickly, but the way I am eating now feels like how I want to eat for the rest of my life.
The way I eat and exercise has become my new "normal". Like a lot of people say, I'm not on a "diet" - I've found a way to live my life that is sustainable and will get me to a healthy weight.
Yesterday was water aerobics. Tonight is weight training and the elliptical. I thought about trying to get to yoga beforehand, but I took a short nap when I got home and now I'm on the computer. :-)
This weekend my friend Kay and I went to Wilmington, picked up my son, and headed to the oyster festival. On the way down we stopped in a most unusual junk shop! We picked up fresh shrimp, caught hours before off the dock where we bought them.
Dinner was mostly oysters, although the 3 of us shared a bowl of shrimp soup. We also ordered an entree. We all took a couple of bites and sent the rest home with the boy for leftovers. It was good, but we were full of oysters! :-)
Sunday morning found us watching the sun over the river as I cooked homemade shrimp and grits with those shrimp we shelled. It was a wonderful meal, a wonderful visit with my son, and a great time with my friend. The weather was so perfect. I am really dreading winter. Ugh!
Okay, I'm getting ready to head out to work out. Have a good evening!
Monday, October 20, 2014
Monday
After an awesome weekend, it was hard to come back to reality.
Just got home from water aerobics, need to go & grab a shower.
Good night!
Just got home from water aerobics, need to go & grab a shower.
Good night!
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Touching Base
I am pooped, so I am keeping this short.
Saturday AM I was down a pound. I had an awesome weekend at the coast - more details later. It was terrific.
Have a good evening.
Saturday AM I was down a pound. I had an awesome weekend at the coast - more details later. It was terrific.
Have a good evening.
Friday, October 17, 2014
A good day, and an interesting article
First of all, I'd like to share a really excellent article I read today: http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/16/health/dying-regret-body-hate/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
The article is written by a hospice chaplain to discusses the biggest regrets of the dying people she works with: body hate and body abuse.
I wanted to share it because I wanted to remind me (and you) that your body is an amazing gift. Yes, we should take care of it as best we can. But don't be miserable over your frizzy bangs or freckles, or saggy boobs! Rejoice in everything it can do, and celebrate all the wonderful new things it is able to do as your fitness and health improve!
Work was good. I came home and laid down a few minutes, then I ate a yummy dinner (a cabbage casserole and sliced tomatoes). I went for a walk in the park with my mom, hit the gym for a short workout on the elliptical. Now I am off to shower and pack.
I am headed out early for Ocean Isle and the oyster festival! Hanging with a good friend and my son - perfect weather, fresh oysters, Carolina beach music. Nothing could be better!
Have a good weekend!
The article is written by a hospice chaplain to discusses the biggest regrets of the dying people she works with: body hate and body abuse.
I wanted to share it because I wanted to remind me (and you) that your body is an amazing gift. Yes, we should take care of it as best we can. But don't be miserable over your frizzy bangs or freckles, or saggy boobs! Rejoice in everything it can do, and celebrate all the wonderful new things it is able to do as your fitness and health improve!
Work was good. I came home and laid down a few minutes, then I ate a yummy dinner (a cabbage casserole and sliced tomatoes). I went for a walk in the park with my mom, hit the gym for a short workout on the elliptical. Now I am off to shower and pack.
I am headed out early for Ocean Isle and the oyster festival! Hanging with a good friend and my son - perfect weather, fresh oysters, Carolina beach music. Nothing could be better!
Have a good weekend!
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Hello and good night (again)!
Today we had a team lunch at work today. I knew it might be a bit of a challenge, so I set myself up for success. I threw some baked chicken breast into a container with half an avocado. Yes, several people asked me pointedly what was in the container and why. I explained that I wasn't sure anyone was bringing chicken and I don't eat ground beef (well, I will eat organic ground beef, but not regular).
When the person bringing the lettuce and tomato sent an email saying she wouldn't be in, I called a colleague who was coming in late and asked her to pick it up. Like me, I knew her plan was to make a salad instead of eating the chips or tortillas. She did. So I made a salad with that stuff plus my stuff from home.
Afterward, someone pointedly asked me if I was going to eat a cupcake. (Uh, eat a cheap cupcake from Wal-Rip??? Yuck!)
Why do people feel the need to be the darn food police???
Oh, and before the day was out the team was already planning our next "food gathering" - finger foods. Originally Halloween, but now it's Wednesday before because the Employee Satisfaction team is serving subway sandwiches, chips, and cookies on Halloween. We also planned the pot luck for Thanksgiving.
I gotta tell you, good food tempts me, but cheap crappy food doesn't (unless I'm hormonal - ha ha). And if people want to get together over food, that's cool. Just don't give me a hard time when I don't want to eat it.
End of rant.
Did a good weight training session at the gym, followed by the elliptical.
Slept great last night and hope I do so again.
Watching a little football and then I'm off to bed!
When the person bringing the lettuce and tomato sent an email saying she wouldn't be in, I called a colleague who was coming in late and asked her to pick it up. Like me, I knew her plan was to make a salad instead of eating the chips or tortillas. She did. So I made a salad with that stuff plus my stuff from home.
Afterward, someone pointedly asked me if I was going to eat a cupcake. (Uh, eat a cheap cupcake from Wal-Rip??? Yuck!)
Why do people feel the need to be the darn food police???
Oh, and before the day was out the team was already planning our next "food gathering" - finger foods. Originally Halloween, but now it's Wednesday before because the Employee Satisfaction team is serving subway sandwiches, chips, and cookies on Halloween. We also planned the pot luck for Thanksgiving.
I gotta tell you, good food tempts me, but cheap crappy food doesn't (unless I'm hormonal - ha ha). And if people want to get together over food, that's cool. Just don't give me a hard time when I don't want to eat it.
End of rant.
Did a good weight training session at the gym, followed by the elliptical.
Slept great last night and hope I do so again.
Watching a little football and then I'm off to bed!
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Hello and good night
It was a pretty good day, except I was very hungry all day!
Tonight I did water aerobics. I also applied for a permanent job (where I am currently working). It's not exactly the work I am doing now, so there may be another temp that is doing the job that they will want to hire, but I figure its a good idea to get my name out there with the leadership. So we'll see.
Anyway, I am tired, so I am going to brush my fangs and wash my paws.
hope you had a good day.
Good night!
Tonight I did water aerobics. I also applied for a permanent job (where I am currently working). It's not exactly the work I am doing now, so there may be another temp that is doing the job that they will want to hire, but I figure its a good idea to get my name out there with the leadership. So we'll see.
Anyway, I am tired, so I am going to brush my fangs and wash my paws.
hope you had a good day.
Good night!
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Good morning
Hello, just thought I would check in.
Most of the bloat is gone and I am feeling more energetic again. Hurrah!
Yesterday was really nice and mom and I took a great walk in the park. I am trying to enjoy it now because winter will set in soon!
I was really craving junky carbs yesterday. I swear the chips in the break room were calling me. No, I didn't have any. I guess we all have those days. Anyway, I stuck to my planned food and feel really good for it today.
Have a good day!
Most of the bloat is gone and I am feeling more energetic again. Hurrah!
Yesterday was really nice and mom and I took a great walk in the park. I am trying to enjoy it now because winter will set in soon!
I was really craving junky carbs yesterday. I swear the chips in the break room were calling me. No, I didn't have any. I guess we all have those days. Anyway, I stuck to my planned food and feel really good for it today.
Have a good day!
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Listening to my body
I woke up about 7:30. I fixed breakfast and helped my husband get on the road. Then I went back to bed.
I don't remember the last time I did that, but I did it today. I was super busy yesterday - on the go all day. I have a few things to do today as well (sweep the house, more food prep, finish laundry). I decided to skip going to the gym for Body Pump. I just feel lethargic. So I am going to do my chores here and stay home.
I'm not sick, just tired. So I am going to take care of myself today so I can get up and go to work tomorrow and feel good.
It's cool and rainy. It was in the 80s yesterday, but I think that was the last hurrah. Fall is here.
I hope you have a good day.
I don't remember the last time I did that, but I did it today. I was super busy yesterday - on the go all day. I have a few things to do today as well (sweep the house, more food prep, finish laundry). I decided to skip going to the gym for Body Pump. I just feel lethargic. So I am going to do my chores here and stay home.
I'm not sick, just tired. So I am going to take care of myself today so I can get up and go to work tomorrow and feel good.
It's cool and rainy. It was in the 80s yesterday, but I think that was the last hurrah. Fall is here.
I hope you have a good day.
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Weekend mash-up
I am glad that I have reached that point where exercise gives me energy, as opposed to making me exhausted. That makes life much better.
I had a bit of a meltdown last night. I was tired, my hair was dirty, and I think I growled at my husband when he called me out over my second glass of wine. Then I started my period overnight and it all made sense....
If you add pickled beets to your salad along with your ranch, it looks like you have dumped pepto bismol over a pile of poor, innocent produce. But I doubt anyone would steal it from the work fridge! :-)
I was sad when we got to south Florida and the Y wasn't a thing like it is here. I love our YMCA so much. For one, its a great facility and the prices are very reasonable. But I also really appreciate the fact that you see a bit of everyone in there - kids learning to swim, seniors working out, and everyone in between. It's the opposite of a snooty gym, and I love it for that!
Yesterday was a great day! Lately I've caught myself several times just feeling really good. I know part of it is healthy eating and exercise, but a lot of it is attitude. The weather is great, I'm thrilled to be back home, I'm far enough up the learning curve at work that I feel comfortable. Sure things aren't perfect - there are a lot of things I wish were better, but I'm really enjoying where I am right now. That is such a great feeling.
I have a busy weekend planned, but luckily its mostly cleaning & putzing around the house.
Have a good one!
I had a bit of a meltdown last night. I was tired, my hair was dirty, and I think I growled at my husband when he called me out over my second glass of wine. Then I started my period overnight and it all made sense....
If you add pickled beets to your salad along with your ranch, it looks like you have dumped pepto bismol over a pile of poor, innocent produce. But I doubt anyone would steal it from the work fridge! :-)
I was sad when we got to south Florida and the Y wasn't a thing like it is here. I love our YMCA so much. For one, its a great facility and the prices are very reasonable. But I also really appreciate the fact that you see a bit of everyone in there - kids learning to swim, seniors working out, and everyone in between. It's the opposite of a snooty gym, and I love it for that!
Yesterday was a great day! Lately I've caught myself several times just feeling really good. I know part of it is healthy eating and exercise, but a lot of it is attitude. The weather is great, I'm thrilled to be back home, I'm far enough up the learning curve at work that I feel comfortable. Sure things aren't perfect - there are a lot of things I wish were better, but I'm really enjoying where I am right now. That is such a great feeling.
I have a busy weekend planned, but luckily its mostly cleaning & putzing around the house.
Have a good one!
Wednesday, October 08, 2014
Not - toberfest!
I'm doing a sort of weird "anti-Oktoberfest" around here. Instead of eating decadent food and drinking beer, for this month I am giving up beer entirely and exercising daily.
Who am I and where is the pod???
Tonight's double feature was 1 hour of spin class followed by 1 hour of water aerobics.
Too tired to watch tv, I am going to bed.
Good night.
Who am I and where is the pod???
Tonight's double feature was 1 hour of spin class followed by 1 hour of water aerobics.
Too tired to watch tv, I am going to bed.
Good night.
Tuesday, October 07, 2014
Second helpings
Of exercise, that is.
Tonight I was supposed to work out with my personal trainer. When she called to cancel, I wanted to come home, eat scrounged leftovers, and make a double feature of "Sharknado 2" and "Rabid", both of which came in the mail today.
Instead I popped dinner in the oven, rebooted the dishes and packed breakfast and lunch while it cooked, ate, then headed to the gym for an hour of yoga and 30 minutes of kicking my own butt in the weight room.
NOW I can watch trash on television, guilt free!!!
Tonight I was supposed to work out with my personal trainer. When she called to cancel, I wanted to come home, eat scrounged leftovers, and make a double feature of "Sharknado 2" and "Rabid", both of which came in the mail today.
Instead I popped dinner in the oven, rebooted the dishes and packed breakfast and lunch while it cooked, ate, then headed to the gym for an hour of yoga and 30 minutes of kicking my own butt in the weight room.
NOW I can watch trash on television, guilt free!!!
Sunday, October 05, 2014
Good morning
It has been a nice weekend.
The hub and I had a nice date Friday. Saturday was VERY busy! Errands, a nice walk in the park. The weather here is AMAZING. It was one of those days - sunny, in the low seventies, with some nice gusty winds that felt like God was giving the world a good cleaning out. The air was so fresh, and being outside was such a pleasure.
I also did laundry, cleaning, and loads of food prep. I needed to gets hubs food ready to go back for the week, plus stuff for his birthday dinner. It was a great meal and he seemed to really enjoy the day.
This morning I got up and made a nice breakfast for everyone and now I am doing laundry and I have a tad bit of food prep - soup for my lunch.
Today I am meeting the personal trainer for a workout. Gosh, the workout we did the other day was so great. I am hoping for another one that good!
have a great day.
The hub and I had a nice date Friday. Saturday was VERY busy! Errands, a nice walk in the park. The weather here is AMAZING. It was one of those days - sunny, in the low seventies, with some nice gusty winds that felt like God was giving the world a good cleaning out. The air was so fresh, and being outside was such a pleasure.
I also did laundry, cleaning, and loads of food prep. I needed to gets hubs food ready to go back for the week, plus stuff for his birthday dinner. It was a great meal and he seemed to really enjoy the day.
This morning I got up and made a nice breakfast for everyone and now I am doing laundry and I have a tad bit of food prep - soup for my lunch.
Today I am meeting the personal trainer for a workout. Gosh, the workout we did the other day was so great. I am hoping for another one that good!
have a great day.
Saturday, October 04, 2014
"Hot date"
Last night's date consisted of eating a good meal (salad & gryo without the pita), walking for a mile on the indoor track at the gym, and then soaking in the hot tub.
Perfect!
Have a good day!
Perfect!
Have a good day!
Thursday, October 02, 2014
Thursday
Another busy day at work! Pedal to the medal all day. Ran a couple of errands on the way home, took a quick nap, then supper.
Dinner tonight was salmon patties as we say in the south, salmon burgers you might say. We make them with canned salmon. They are quick, easy, inexpensive, and totally yummy! It's one of those things my grandmother used to make - a good example of how old fashioned food can also very healthy.
I did weight lifting tonight - it was weights and intervals and I came home totally wiped out. A very good workout.
I hope you had a good day!
Dinner tonight was salmon patties as we say in the south, salmon burgers you might say. We make them with canned salmon. They are quick, easy, inexpensive, and totally yummy! It's one of those things my grandmother used to make - a good example of how old fashioned food can also very healthy.
I did weight lifting tonight - it was weights and intervals and I came home totally wiped out. A very good workout.
I hope you had a good day!
Wednesday, October 01, 2014
swimming
Went to water aerobics tonight. It was the first of the month, we had 2 new people. Last month's new person is gone. I think we have a great group of gals, but for some reason, newbies don't seem to stick with it. Huh.
Anyway, good dinner (stir fry), good workout. Gonna go pack my lunch for tomorrow.
Still kinda in a funk, but you know, these things happen. Things are okay, this weekend is my husband's birthday. We are grilling surf & turf at home with the family. That will be nice.
All in all, things are ok around these parts.
take care!
Anyway, good dinner (stir fry), good workout. Gonna go pack my lunch for tomorrow.
Still kinda in a funk, but you know, these things happen. Things are okay, this weekend is my husband's birthday. We are grilling surf & turf at home with the family. That will be nice.
All in all, things are ok around these parts.
take care!
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