Last night the boys went "hunting" and that meant it was GIRL'S NIGHT. Every once in a while a girl needs one. I thought for days what I wanted to eat and what I wanted to do. Usually I would just rather stay home and enjoy the quieter clean house for a few. This time was no exception. I ate a yummy fried chicken and mashed potatoes dinner and a whole, yes whole, brownie sundae from Baskin Robbins. It was a perfect night of pure food pleasure but I did notice one thing about myself that I still need to work on. I still find myself saving my favorites for last. I eat things that are not my favorites first so that I can savor my perfection later. Why not just eat the fav's and forget the rest? I guess it is too much of that childhood "clean your plate/starving children in China" mentality. Who says that rule has to be law? Could I really just eat my favorite parts and be done? Why does that sound so scary to me? These are questions I need to ponder. I find that taking things we consider "everyday" and questioning them leads to a better more authentic me. Try it for yourself.
P.S. Watched Move Over Darling with Doris Day. Totally recommend it for your next movie night!
Saturday
Thursday
Lunch Idea
Lunch is always my hardest meal. I try to have a go-to but every once in a while you need a change and a new go-to is not always waiting. I find that if I have one thing that excites me then I am usually ok.
Yesterday I took some tomatoes, English cucumbers (big difference, believe me), red onion, blue cheese, balsamic, olive oil, salt and pepper and made a little salad. A side of cottage cheese, maybe a fresh cooked tortilla and YUuuM! Also, try a little salsa mixed with your cottage cheese sometime (maybe not with the salad), totally YUM!
Yesterday I took some tomatoes, English cucumbers (big difference, believe me), red onion, blue cheese, balsamic, olive oil, salt and pepper and made a little salad. A side of cottage cheese, maybe a fresh cooked tortilla and YUuuM! Also, try a little salsa mixed with your cottage cheese sometime (maybe not with the salad), totally YUM!
Monday
Miss Stake is in everyone's mirror
Remember? I have a love for Celine Dion and her music? I think she is the most talented singer on the radio. I love talented people especially ones that can play an instrument or write lyrics but her voice...speechless.
Once my hubby gave me a DVD of Celine's show in Vegas (the first time around - saw it, loved it) along with a insiders look at her making of her newest album Taking Chances. That gift has been a piece of my success throughout my weight loss journey. As I was watching her record her hits I realized that even Celine Dion makes mistakes and has to practice. I noticed how she had to write notes on her music to keep herself from not making the same mistakes again and again. Also, it took at least a day to record one song which means lots of mistakes. I figure that if Celine, who is the best singer, makes mistakes then I can and will to and that is ok.
My sweet hubby told me yesterday that life is hard and it is full of stress and anxiety and there is always at least two kinds to choose from. He is so right. I attached the same sanity to weight loss. I can choose the stress of watching what I eat or I can choose to be stressed about my weight - there is no easy happy medium. For some reason that gives me peace. But, no matter which I choose, a mistake will happen and that is part of the ride.
Once my hubby gave me a DVD of Celine's show in Vegas (the first time around - saw it, loved it) along with a insiders look at her making of her newest album Taking Chances. That gift has been a piece of my success throughout my weight loss journey. As I was watching her record her hits I realized that even Celine Dion makes mistakes and has to practice. I noticed how she had to write notes on her music to keep herself from not making the same mistakes again and again. Also, it took at least a day to record one song which means lots of mistakes. I figure that if Celine, who is the best singer, makes mistakes then I can and will to and that is ok.
My sweet hubby told me yesterday that life is hard and it is full of stress and anxiety and there is always at least two kinds to choose from. He is so right. I attached the same sanity to weight loss. I can choose the stress of watching what I eat or I can choose to be stressed about my weight - there is no easy happy medium. For some reason that gives me peace. But, no matter which I choose, a mistake will happen and that is part of the ride.
Friday
Going Rubber
For Father's Day I gave my sweetie a yoga set with all the goods. He was into it at the time. I wish I had the patience for it. I keep it on the back burner for when my body starts to feel aged...oh wait:(
He is now more on the cardio track. I am very proud. It is a big deal when you make that switch from having to exercise to needing to. The day just goes better for some reason.
I picked up his big rubber band thingy from the kit and used it one day instead of my weights for a few reps. I still have use for my weights but I highly recommend rubber band thingies. They force you to use your muscles for both the contracting and the expanding. They are low impact on your joints and easy to lug around.
Love them!
He is now more on the cardio track. I am very proud. It is a big deal when you make that switch from having to exercise to needing to. The day just goes better for some reason.
I picked up his big rubber band thingy from the kit and used it one day instead of my weights for a few reps. I still have use for my weights but I highly recommend rubber band thingies. They force you to use your muscles for both the contracting and the expanding. They are low impact on your joints and easy to lug around.
Love them!
Thursday
To Ange's Not Nutty S I L
May 23rd 2009 is a Saturday which always has surprises. I am thinking this must have been a holiday weekend or maybe a first nice day in a while. We got out that is for sure.
Brunch - pancakes, hash browns, scone with honey, and a small omelet came to 810 calories
Dinner - 1 1/2 pieces of stuffed crust pizza. 630 calories
A treat of 5 pieces of twizzlers. 120 calories.
For the day I miraculously burned 270 more calories than I ate. When I say there is no bad food I really practice what I preach!
Brunch - pancakes, hash browns, scone with honey, and a small omelet came to 810 calories
Dinner - 1 1/2 pieces of stuffed crust pizza. 630 calories
A treat of 5 pieces of twizzlers. 120 calories.
For the day I miraculously burned 270 more calories than I ate. When I say there is no bad food I really practice what I preach!
Monday
4.22.2009
Hey sister. Happy birthday in April. Here is what I enjoyed on your special day.
For breakfast I had some waffles and some sugar free syrup. I have stopped using the sugar free stuff because I am in love with the simple ingredients of Tiffany's brown sugar syrup. It is more calories but I am willing to take the hit.
395 calories
Lunch was a grilled chicken sandwich from McDonalds. I remember this sandwich - not worth the calories. Live and learn.
530 calories
Dinner was my homemade fajitas - a family staple. I am a tortilla snob now and have to have the uncooked ones. YUM!
490 calories
I had a key lime yogurt for a snack. 100 calories. And, I exercised and burned 280 calories that day. I ended the day with 95 calories to spare!
For breakfast I had some waffles and some sugar free syrup. I have stopped using the sugar free stuff because I am in love with the simple ingredients of Tiffany's brown sugar syrup. It is more calories but I am willing to take the hit.
395 calories
Lunch was a grilled chicken sandwich from McDonalds. I remember this sandwich - not worth the calories. Live and learn.
530 calories
Dinner was my homemade fajitas - a family staple. I am a tortilla snob now and have to have the uncooked ones. YUM!
490 calories
I had a key lime yogurt for a snack. 100 calories. And, I exercised and burned 280 calories that day. I ended the day with 95 calories to spare!
11.23.2009
I have been out of town...sorry. November 23rd is a great way to start this fun. As a precursor it is my birthday;D
It looks like I had pancakes with syrup for breakfast - most likely breakfast in bed from my kids
376 calories
Lunch looks like I shared a Cafe Rio pork salad - I usually share.
585 calories
Dinner was out again. I had a Five guys cheeseburger and shared some fries.
774 calories
Of course I had a piece of cake. I love white cake with whipped cream frosting.
310 calories
I seemed to have taken the day off exercise and I would do it again. The eating out isn't very appetizing having just come back from vacation but I bet I enjoyed that day for sure. I ended the day having eaten 706 more calories than I burned. I bet I match that again next month. This time I think a Baskin Robbins brownie sundae has to be a part of the fun.
When I looked ahead and back I found that I had an extra 145 calories the day before and an extra 590 calories the day after. I seemed to have skipped breakfast the day after. I have found that as I am listening to my body I balance out my days over time. Besides, who wouldn't feel a little yucky after the day I ate away?
Sorry, Jennie I didn't seem to log the 25th of October. It was a Sunday and I must have been busy with meetings. I never want to burden myself too much with food and logging and a blank day helps me know I am achieving that goal.
It looks like I had pancakes with syrup for breakfast - most likely breakfast in bed from my kids
376 calories
Lunch looks like I shared a Cafe Rio pork salad - I usually share.
585 calories
Dinner was out again. I had a Five guys cheeseburger and shared some fries.
774 calories
Of course I had a piece of cake. I love white cake with whipped cream frosting.
310 calories
I seemed to have taken the day off exercise and I would do it again. The eating out isn't very appetizing having just come back from vacation but I bet I enjoyed that day for sure. I ended the day having eaten 706 more calories than I burned. I bet I match that again next month. This time I think a Baskin Robbins brownie sundae has to be a part of the fun.
When I looked ahead and back I found that I had an extra 145 calories the day before and an extra 590 calories the day after. I seemed to have skipped breakfast the day after. I have found that as I am listening to my body I balance out my days over time. Besides, who wouldn't feel a little yucky after the day I ate away?
Sorry, Jennie I didn't seem to log the 25th of October. It was a Sunday and I must have been busy with meetings. I never want to burden myself too much with food and logging and a blank day helps me know I am achieving that goal.
Thursday
Shall We Play A Game?
I have been a little heavy the last few posts and I want to loosen up a little. I have wanted to play a little game for a while. I have been logging my food for over two years now. Shout out a date and I will tell you what I ate that day. I have often said it is not about the food and I am here to prove my case. I dare you to stump me with a day that I didn't enjoy myself - this from a girl that literally ate chocolate chip cookies for dinner:D
Wednesday
On My IPod These Days
I have been loving listening to these and other uplifting things on the LDS.org website while I exercise. Yesterday and today I have been listening to Elder Oaks and his wife.
People, I am telling you, these conversations have been so helpful in building my testimony. I love hearing these learned men in their everyday personalities. Sister Oaks (I know that sounds weird to you not familiar with the LDS church but it is not so weird to us lifers) Anywho, she was single for most of her life and, in fact, was over fifty before she married. She was speaking about trials and how to endure them. I believe weight loss is a huge trial in some peoples lives - the amount of energy it takes to be dissatisfied about your body takes a huge tole. She said something that made me laugh so hard. She said her friend said to her "for fifty years all you wanted was to get married and now that you are married all you want is a patio".
I think that is full of truth. We are so consumed with whatever we are consumed with and when that is done we are on to the next. I am going to try harder to live in that gratitude that is felt when I have accomplished a goal or received a blessing. I am going to try harder to see the gifts life offers more often than I see need. I have had terrible sciatic pain for the last couple of months - yes months! There are days that I cry out in pain but I have more days that I can function and I am determined to celebrate the good days and have reverence for my body and what I have been able to accomplish.
People, I am telling you, these conversations have been so helpful in building my testimony. I love hearing these learned men in their everyday personalities. Sister Oaks (I know that sounds weird to you not familiar with the LDS church but it is not so weird to us lifers) Anywho, she was single for most of her life and, in fact, was over fifty before she married. She was speaking about trials and how to endure them. I believe weight loss is a huge trial in some peoples lives - the amount of energy it takes to be dissatisfied about your body takes a huge tole. She said something that made me laugh so hard. She said her friend said to her "for fifty years all you wanted was to get married and now that you are married all you want is a patio".
I think that is full of truth. We are so consumed with whatever we are consumed with and when that is done we are on to the next. I am going to try harder to live in that gratitude that is felt when I have accomplished a goal or received a blessing. I am going to try harder to see the gifts life offers more often than I see need. I have had terrible sciatic pain for the last couple of months - yes months! There are days that I cry out in pain but I have more days that I can function and I am determined to celebrate the good days and have reverence for my body and what I have been able to accomplish.
Monday
Blue Light Special
For some reason I woke up this morning with a lump in my throat. Everything is going well - I wouldn't be surprised if the stomach flu was bottled as a weight loss method. Anyway, I am starting to feel off balance. I struggle with, I am not sure what to call it, fear I guess. I wish I would just jump out of bed excited and thrilled about the day. But, sometimes I wake up feeling like "what is this day going to take from me?"
The first thing I did was get out the ol' blue light. My hubby bought it for me last spring and it helps a lot. I think that really is the problem (seasonal light disorder SAD) although I want to fight having a "problem" with all my might. I just want to take a few days and veg, sleep and eat a few desserts. But, there in lies the truth. Whenever food is medication there is a problem. Some people's problems are only a 10 pound problem and for others it can be a several 100 pound problem.
It really is amazing. Sitting here with my blue light shining on me I am feeling better. The courage starts to rise and the energy begins to flow. Thank you honey for thinking for me on this one and sorry I fell asleep during Earl last night. I will make it up to you later;)
It is off to exercise and have a great day!
The first thing I did was get out the ol' blue light. My hubby bought it for me last spring and it helps a lot. I think that really is the problem (seasonal light disorder SAD) although I want to fight having a "problem" with all my might. I just want to take a few days and veg, sleep and eat a few desserts. But, there in lies the truth. Whenever food is medication there is a problem. Some people's problems are only a 10 pound problem and for others it can be a several 100 pound problem.
It really is amazing. Sitting here with my blue light shining on me I am feeling better. The courage starts to rise and the energy begins to flow. Thank you honey for thinking for me on this one and sorry I fell asleep during Earl last night. I will make it up to you later;)
It is off to exercise and have a great day!
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