I was down 3.8 this morning, so I have another 4.6 lbs to lose in order to return to my all-time low of 166. Go me!
I believe TOM will be dropping in today. That, combined with the Triolax cure I started yesterday, will make for a VERY unhappy tummy. I'm cramping up already. Looks like I'm going to get a thorough cleaning over the next few days.
This morning I was up early as usual, but it was really stormy outside. High winds and whipping rain made me reconsider my daily walk. Dressed in my gym clothes, I returned to bed. Exhaustion from Halloween last night did me in - I slept until 7:00 am. I did redeem myself a little, however, by stopping for a 20-minute walk/jog on my way to work. Better than nothing, I guess. So I'm spending the day in my workout clothes - not pretty. Thank God I work alone in my office.
Tonight Hubby is working nights, so I'll have the whole evening to myself after putting the girls to bed. I can't wait to catch up with my favorite tv programs - pure bliss!
I managed to completely avoid the Halloween candy last night. You should see the piles of crap my girls brought home. I swear they get more and more every year! Now I have to get through the next 2 or 3 months until it's all gone!
I can't believe I was actually successful in uploading a video here! This is the COOLEST thing. In my last post, you can see my husband and the girls ready to head out for Halloween. They were SO excited. Of course it's my voice you hear throughout.
This morning I ALMOST went back to bed without exercising. I had forgotten to change the time on my alarm, and slept in an extra half hour. I argued with myself for a few minutes and decided I really didn't want to tell all of you how I failed. SO I bit the bullet and walked/jogged for 1 hour and 15 minutes. I had planned to stop after an hour, but was too far from home. Admittedly, I really enjoyed myself.
I weighed the same this morning. That's a pretty good sign, however, because TOM arrived yesterday morning. Usually I'm up by now. Here's to small victories!
Have a wonderful day, everyone. I'll be by to check on you shortly...
I'm happy to see most of my posts have returned, up to the 19th of October anyway. Everything post-Cancun has evaporated. Tsk Tsk, EP!
I went into sodium meltdown this weekend. We ordered Szechuan for supper with friends Saturday night. I reheated the leftovers yesterday. Can you say Water Retention? I was up 2 lbs this morning.
I restarted my A-List Workout this morning, engaging in 45 minutes of strength training, followed by a brisk hour-long walk/jog. I was sweating like a pig, despite the slightly-above-freezing temperature. What a great way to start the week! Hopefully I'll be back down to my pre-vacation weight by Friday. We'll see!
Did anyone else out there just get a whack of e-mail notifications from really old comments? Freaked me out - there must have been at least 60 comments in my Inbox. Here I thought I got REALLY popular all of a sudden - LOL! Hopefully that means they've fixed the notification problem once and for all.
I'm all packed for our trip to Cancun tomorrow. I just have to run out and pick up a few things at Wal-Mart before I zip up the suitcases for good. Unfortunately I am working until around 2:00 pm, but we'll be heading out to Burlington as soon as I get home. We're staying at the Best Western Windjammer hotel overnight on a Park N Fly package.
I decided to bring my laptop with me, despite the fact it is quite heavy. The kids will be able to watch DVDs at the airport, plus we'll all be able to keep in touch with our friends back home. The Moon Palace has free wifi and a laptop-sized safe in every room, so I figured what the hell. Maybe I'll even be sober enough to blog once in awhile - hehehe!
I didn't exercise this morning. The old ankle was a little tender again yesterday so I rubbed on some A535 and hoped for the best. My workout clothes are packed, though, so I plan to do something every single day while I'm gone.
Have an amazing week, my friends. I'll be in touch... Adios amigos!
Angel
PS My little black dress, which I haven't been able to squeeze into since 2004, FITS!!!
Yes, I am obsessing. According to EP's ideal weight chart, I will enter the "Normal Range" in precisely 1 pound. At 165, I will officially no longer be "marginally overweight". That, my friends, will be a MAJOR accomplishment.
I just checked my weight loss chart, which I have been updating every now and again since May 2003 when I weighed 213 pounds. I managed to get down to 166 in June 2004, but ballooned right back up again to 190 last October. This time I'm going to get it right because I have succeeded in making significant lifestyle changes. My friends here at EP have also been a HUGE part of my progress so far. I fully intend to get below 150 by my trip to Disney in October 2008.
Last night I had my toenails done in preparation for my trip next week. I got a French pedicure, with cute flowers on my big toes. Sweet!
Bowling went pretty well. I bowled 120-144-140, for an average of 134.6 - not too shabby. As usual I had a great time.
This morning I was up at 4:30 am, finally getting back into my walking routine after resting my ankle for two days. Unfortunately I was out a little too long (1 3/4 hours) and my leg started hurting again. Too much too soon, I guess.
I am mentally preparing for my trip next week. I'm packing lots of workout clothes and plan to exercise every morning. Hubby would like to try out the fitness center as well, so it might be fun. I'm sure we'll be walking a lot, anyway, so fitness-wise, I should be okay. Food and drinks are a whole other ball game, though. I certainly won't deprive myself, but I'm hoping to be reasonable with selections and portions. Mind you, I doubt I'll be getting sloshed every day, as I am travelling with my girls (aged 7 & 9).
Remember how I left hubby's case of beer in the cart at the grocery store? Well I lucked out - I stopped by and explained what happened. They were kind enough to give me a replacement case for free, even though I didn't have my receipt with me. Let me tell you, I have a whole new respect for this place!
I am ON TOP of the world this morning. I had to step back up on the scale several times because I couldn't believe what I was seeing: 166.4. That's 20.2 lbs gone since February! Happy dance!
I decided to give my ankle one more day of rest, so I slept in an extra hour. I did, however, get up in time to do my 45-minute weight training program. Better than nothing, right? I'll do my flexibility exercises and walk tomorrow - promise!
I did something really stupid yesterday. I left work a little early because I had several errands to run. By the time I got out of the grocery store I had less than 30 minutes to pick my kids up at school. I was so rushed, I left my husband's case of beer in the cart. It wasn't until I got home and watched hubby uncap a bottle that I realized what I had done. I called the store immediately, but they confirmed someone had already taken off with it. Oh, well, I guess I'll just have to chalk it up to a "senior moment". Thankfully it was a 12-pack, and not a 24. Hey - it made someone's day, right?
Although I didn't do an official walk yesterday morning, I made sure to park really far from the stores I had to visit. Because I was limited in time, I really hussled. I think I got a decent amount of cardio out of it, although I didn't break a sweat.
I started watching TBL this morning before driving the girls to school. I can't wait to see the rest when I get home. I can tell you one thing - I will definitely keep those trainers in my head while I'm away next week. If all goes well, I won't gain 10 pounds in Cancun.
I'm meeting my mom for lunch today. She's flying to Toronto tomorrow morning for a 4-day shopping trip with her sister in Philadelphia. I'm sure she'll have a great time.
Have a wonderful, healthful day today, my friends. Thanks so much for your continuing support. I couldn't do this without each and every one of you!
You read that right - I did NOT exercise this morning. My ankle was really sore yeterday so I figured it would be best if I skipped my walk this morning. The last thing I need is to limp through my vacation next week. Actually, it feels much better already. Hopefully I'll be able to get back on track tomorrow.
The scale read 167.4 this morning - 0.8 lbs left to go for 20. Onward and downward!
I survived the weekend - I did not gain a single ounce! Friday night we had an amazing meal for our 11th wedding anniversary. Both of us had veal, but with different sauces - exquisite! We shared a whole bottle of wine, but skipped dessert.
Saturday we drove up to Morin Heights for a BBQ. Despite the TONS of food offered, I stuck to one "sample" plate and loaded it mostly with salad. Trust me - this was a major feat. There were at least 5 kinds of cheese, pizzas, pâtés, oysters, and breads to choose from. I stuck to a half slice of lasagna, a tiny scoop of jumbalaya, and one piece of beef bourgignon. I had a lot of red wine, though, but that's okay.
After the party we drove down to Saint-Sauveur and stayed over at the Travelodge. For breakfast I had one slice of whole wheat bread with peanut butter, a coffee, and a small glass of orange juice. There were bagels and muffins to choose from, but I avoided those. Yay me! We picked up the girls and met my dad for lunch, where I ate 2 poached eggs, one slice of whole wheat toast, and one slice of ham. Not too shabby!
Last night my MIL made a turkey dinner, but I didn't go overboard. I did, however, treat myself to Ah Caramel! cakes. I don't remember the last time I ate chocolate and carmel - to die for!
This morning it was back to the exercise grind. I did 45-minutes of strength training, followed by a 45-minute powerwalk. My inner left ankle is still sore, so I did not jog. Actually, I think I pulled something because my new running shoes are half a size too big. When I wear my old ones, I feel fine.
This morning I decided to lay off the oatmeal for awhile, replacing it with a Vanilla Whey Protein shake. I'm anxious to see if the change will be reflected on the scale. 5 days to Cancun - I really want to lose that last pesky pound!
I am now 1 POUND away from the 20-lb loss mark. This weekend will be quite the challenge to overcome if I'm going to hit 166.6 next week. Today is our 11th wedding anniversary and we're heading out to our favorite Italian restaurant. The plan is to order small quantities and limit myself to one (maybe 1 1/2) glass of wine. Tomorrow we're heading up to Morin Heights / Saint-Sauveur for a BBQ with friends. I will do my very best to limit my alcohol consumption there, too. Wish me luck!
This morning I did my 45-minute strength workout, followed by a 50-minute walk in the rain. I opted not to jog, as I have a painful pull in my inner left ankle. I was going to skip the walk altogether, but decided that a moderate one was better than none at all.
Last night I had my feet scraped - pure bliss for my poor tender tootsies! I'll be walking on air for at least a few weeks. Now all I need is a pedicure - maybe with a little design on my big toes. Gotta have cute feet in Cancun, right?
I started watching The Biggest Loser while eating my oatmeal this morning. I'm anxious to watch the rest, as I will need all the tips I can get to avoid packing on too many pounds on vacation. Since we're going with the kids, though, I'm sure I'll be pretty active throughout our stay.
Have a wonderful day, everyone! Keep safe this weekend.
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Good morning!
