11/11/2008 20:01
Week 51 WI
I know, same boring WI picture almost every time. I love this picture and someday, I'm going to be at the lower end of the scale! My JCC was sick tonight so I was able to visit with another one. Even though I see her almost every week, around the office, I hadn't had a chance to talk to her at length. She said she was surprised at my actual weight because she thought I was already in the 160s (vs. the mid 180s). Boy, has my head been big tonight! I thanked her profusely, said I wish, and told her it had to be all of the walking and running. However, not eating out so much this week and running 3 times (probably won't make 4 tonight) is why I lost 5 pounds since last week (also, no longer surfing the crimson wave).
Breakfast - Sunshine Sandwich, 1 slice fat free cheese, 1/2 c ruby red grapefruit juice
AM Snack - Cookies & Cream Anytime Bar, Diet Coke with Lime
Lunch - Grilled Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo, Southwest salad (sans meat) from Mickey Ds, Newman's Own Southwest Dressing, Diet Coke with Lime
PM Snack - 1/2 c ruby red grapefruit juice
Dinner - MOMO with DH at Olive Garden after WI - Tour of Italy (chicken parmesan, fettucini alfredo, lasagne), salad, 2 breadsticks with alfredo sauce, iced tea, 2 bites of Black Tie Chocolate somthing that DH ordered
Took all vitamins and drank 64 oz water. Dropped the car off for service this morning so went to the "good" bus stop (meaning you are guaranteed to get a seat even if you are late - like I was this morning). Walked to/from work. Walked to/from McDs at lunch. Steps at the time of this writing: 15468 (81 aerobic minutes; 6.34 miles).
8 days and a wake up until vacation! Can you tell I'm ready for it?
Have a lovely Wednesday!
11/10/2008 18:20
Happy Monday
Nothing exciting going on in the Burgh today.
Breakfast - Silver Dollar Pancakes & Veggie Sausage, JC lite table syrup, 1/2 c OJ with Perrier, 1/2 c skim milk (tasted oobie so threw the rest out)
AM Snack - Cookies & Cream Anytime Bar, Diet Coke with Lime
Lunch - Chicken Sandwich with lettuce, onion, and Gulden's spicy brown mustard, Subway Veggie Delight salad, 2 JC balsamic vinaigrette dressing, Diet Coke with Lime
Dinner - Penne Pasta, Perrier
PM Snack - Chocolate Walnut Brownie, 1 (heaping) Tbsp fat free cool whip, Perrier
Late PM Snack - 1/2 c OJ (if I have it)
Took all vitamins and drank 88 oz water. Walked to/from work. Walked to/from downtown to Subway. Curved out. Walked home. Decided NOT to run tonight as my right knee is feeling a little fragile (I'm assuming from running two days in a row). Bummer, I thought maybe I could run (45 min) a day to pick up my pace. However, since I don't want to back slide, I'll go back to an hour (plus) every other day. Steps at the time of this writing: 19364 (121 aerobic minutes; 7.94 miles).
Do you burn extra calories because you carry around winter clothes? Absolutely! Unfortunate we have to wear winter coats, however great for those extra calories we get to burn. LOL!
11/09/2008 18:28
Super Sunday
Enjoying a nice evening's rest tonight. Didn't do much today, however just want to take it easy tonight. Finished the laundry today. Glad I washed my winter coat as it has gotten a bit cold out. DH said it was sleeting a little when he was cooking on the BBQ. Yes, we're those weird people who barbeque all winter. He just hasn't moved the BBQ to the front porch yet (sheltered) so he actually had to go out into the elements.
Breakfast - MOMO at Casey's - egg beater omelet with spinach and mushrooms, banana, iced tea, dry english muffin with 2 Tbsp Smucker's Orange Marmalade
AM Snack - Cookies & Cream Anytime Bar
Lunch - Southwest Chicken Burrito, 1 Tbsp fat free sour cream, 1/4 c salsa, Bruschetta Veggie Chips, 2 Diet Cokes with Lime
PM Snack - whole, medium grapefruit, 1 packet Equal
Dinner - Vegetable & Chicken Potstickers, large garden salad, 4 Tbsp fat free Kraft 1000 Island dressing
Late PM Snack - Yoplait Thick & Creamy Key Lime Pie yogurt (from breakfast), 1 Tbsp fat free cool whip, 2 sugar free strawberry jello, 2 Tbsp fat free cool whip
Took all vitamins and drank 64 oz water. Completed two drawings for the final. Ran 45 minutes (I know, two days in a row) for 2.7 miles. I'm having my own "Twin Peaks" marathon. It's a great way to keep DH out of the living room because he hates that show. I have all of the episodes and the final movie. Haven't watched it in 2-3 years.
Hope you have a great week!
11/07/2008 12:01
New Jeans
They may be relaxed fit. They may be stretch. They may be tight. However, THEY ARE A SIZE 12!!!! Not a 12W, a regular, misses size 12.
I cannot tell you how I feel today, walking around work (tummy sucked in, of course) in these new jeans. That feeling makes me want to be good (with both exercise and food) for the rest of the year.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
11/06/2008 07:44
Week 50 WI
Was nothing less than I expected. I gained 8 pounds. OUCH! It makes sense because out of 21 meals, only 8 were on plan. The remaining meals were eaten out of the house at all of my favorite (salty and fat) places like El Campesino, Carnivores, Dennys, etc. Glad that is out of my system and back on track.
Had a good day yesterday and looking forward to a good week as the weather is unseasonably warm (70s) and have really enjoyed walking at lunch. Also looking forward to Curves and 5 mile run training tonight.
Best regards!
11/04/2008 14:48
The Most Powerful Person In The Country
Is the American voter. Regardless of your views, your candidates, or your issues, I hope you voted today. You, the American voter, are very powerful!
Best regards!
11/02/2008 11:30
Turkey Trot - Dry Run
Well, I followed the Turkey Trot 5k course this morning for my run. My pedometer said 4.15 miles when I was finished. It took 65 minutes to run the posted course. If the weather holds, I will run this same course for the next two weeks in prep for the race on Turkey Day.
I'm off to do laundry and yard work - supposed to be in the upper 60s today.
Hope you have a great Sunday!
11/01/2008 22:17
Date Night
I had a hot date tonight - with DH. We did dinner (at Chili's in Water Works Mall) and went to see "Appaloosa" at The Oaks Theatre in Oakmont. What fun! The Chili's was pretty good (I ate too much, of course) - we haven't been to a Chili's in 6-8 months because they closed the one in Monroeville. DH has been dying to go to the movies. I read about "Appaloosa" and talked him into it. In case you haven't heard of it, it's a western with Ed Harris (directed by him too), Viggo Mortensen (oh, baby, oh), and Renee Zellwiger. DH and I both enjoyed it.
I ate too much today to share with you (all the fat and salt would make your stomach turn, like mine is doing right now). Also, since I'm running tomorrow, today was my rest day. Too much food and too little exercise do not make a good combo.
Looking forward to the run tomorrow. I'm doing a dry run of the Turkey Trot just to see my time. I'm parking at work and the walking (warm up) to the 5k route, then running it. The time should be a little longer than the actual run, on Thanksgiving, because I'll have to wait at traffic lights. I'm running tomorrow because there is not a Steelers game (they're on Monday night football against the Redskins) so downtown should be pretty empty.
Hope you have a wonderful, restful Sunday! I'll give you an update on the 5k run tomorrow afternoon.
10/31/2008 20:27
Boo!
Hope all of you ghouls and goblins had a safe and Happy Halloween!
