I am finally home after my LOOOONG weekend with 11 kids! I went as a chaperone on my daughter's youth group ski trip! It was so much fun, but I am so tired! We left Friday night and drove until about 2 am. We stopped and stayed at a motel and got on the road again at about 8 am! Then we got to NC and our lodge around noon. We changed and drove WAY up the mountain to our skiing area! After FINALLY getting the lift tickets, boots, and skis, we went to take our required lesson. Luckily, it all came back! But, my calves are MUCH bigger than they used to be! Those boots HURT! I couldn't even get them fastened all the way! Then after walking all the way to where our lesson was, I thought my feet were going to fall off! But, I kept on trying and all we got through on Saturday was the lesson before it was time to go. Sunday, we got there early and had an awesome day! I am super sore today, but no injuries! I could have eaten better, but I'll be back on track tomorrow! I had such a great time. The kids we took were a great group and the other 3 chaperones were too! I can't wait to go again!
I took tomorrow off to recover, but I think I'll be ok. I'll be catching up on some sleep and school work before the girls' dentist appointments. I'll be ready to get back to work on Wednesday! It's been a fabulous weekend!
In Florida, we have the lovely thing called the FCAT (Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test). 4th graders have to test in writing and that's what we have done for the past 2 days. They also have to test in reading and math, but those are not until March. It's been stressful, but I've kept my eating under control! I've also found a new thing that I like - hot tea! I bought some peppermint organic tea and it's so yummy! It's 0 points, so I can have 2 cups and fill up on that rather than snacks! AND, it is good WITHOUT any sweetner!
We are off to church tonight and then coming home to watch Big Brother! I saw last night's episode and it was GREAT! I love that show!
My eating has been much better this week. I've been tracking it all - which was one of my down falls last week! The testing is over for now and I get to look forward to skiing this weekend! I am very excited! We have MOnday off from school and that's the day we are returning from our trip, so I took Tuesday off to recuperate! A weekend with a bunch of teens should have me exhausted! I'll be the oldes one there - at 35! The other chaperones are all in their 20s!
So, I'm having a good week! Its nice to be back on track!
I went shopping to look for ski clothes. Apparently, FL does not believe in selling ski clothes! Now, I know that it's not a ski area, but you'd think you might find SOMETHING! I'm going with my DD's youth group to NC next weekend on a ski trip. I'm not interested in spending tons of money since I haven't skiied in about 20 years and don't think I'll be going again soon!
Anyway, we got lots of walking in today and I'm sure that has helped! Also, my parents took my little one, my niece and nephew for ice cream and I didn't go! I know it's little, but it is a step in the right direction!
I have to go do some laundry and school work. I have to watch the Grammy's tonight. My sis and her hubby won tickets to the Foo Fighters concert that is going to be televised on the grammy's! So I have to be ready to see them on TV! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Like I knew would happen, I gained. I could blame TOM or anything else, but the true fact is that I just plain ate too much this week. I didn't journal and I didn't drink enough water. This was like a total cheat week! I knew that going in, but still decided it was time to own up to it!
I have to miss next week's meeting b/c my 11 year old's youth group is going skiing and I am a chaperone! I'm excited for the exercise! But, that means I'll miss the meeting again! But, I'm not going to let that stop me! I'm going to make this a GOOD 2 weeks so when I return to WW it will look like a BIG loss!
We're off to our final soccer games today! GO HEAT!
Sorry I've been MIA! It's been a tough week! I've not been able to stay on track and since this is kind of like my journal, I wasn't able to own up to it until now! Unfortunately, I'm having another headache today but luckily, today is Fair Day for our county, so there's no school. I know that is the dumbest holiday, but hey - NO SCHOOL! So, I can't complain. I've used the morning to catch up on phone calls - making appointments, that kind of stuff. I feel like I've gotten some stuff accomplished. I've also taken my medicine, so I know the headache will be gone soon.
I'm off to have lunch with my former co-workers and students. I miss them all SO MUCH! I was even contemplating trying to go back next year! The only reason I left was b/c it was SO far away! My new school is only 20 minutes away - but now my 3 year old is in such a great pre-k at my school! I can't leave and take her from that next year! She loves is and so do I! I'm only frustrated with my current position b/c of the tough class I was assigned this year. Now, I love those guys too, but sometimes they are SO frustrating! But yesterday was a good day, so I can't complain. They need LOTS of support and still don't listen half the time.
We have a big writing test coming up next week, so we are preparing them for that. It's only the 4th grade that has to take it, so it's really special for them. I had a stressful dream about it last night - this is probably one of my reasons for eating so crappy this week too - nerves!
Ok, off to lunch. We'll be bringing our own b/c I don't eat school food anymore! It saves money and then I can also eat better! I'll try to be better and get back on here every day. It's good to have a place to confess my bad days and to brag on my good ones! I hope you are all doing better!
This has been my week! TOM is on his way so I have to blame him! But, truthfully, I know it's me! UGH! I'll be hoping to do better tomorrow! Wish me luck!
I had another headache today! I woke up with it. That's my sign that it will be with me for the day. I was concerned about taking the prescription medicine (Fioricet) and then driving to school, so I tried Advil. It progressively got worse, so then I didn't want to mix meds! I waited a few hours and took one of the prescription pills and then another hour for the 2nd one. It lightened up, but never went away. So, then I left early (still after the kids) and came home and took 2 more (it had been 4 hours). I felt a little dizzy, so I laid down and after I got up I felt MUCH better! I only was able to rest for about an hour b/c we had a movie night at church for the little kids tonight that my 3 year old was waiting for. I know, I know, i could have stayed home, but I hate getting her all excited about something and then not following through! That's her father's job! And he is REAL good at it, so I always try to keep my promises!
Anyway, we had McD's on the way and I made a good choice. The headache really makes me want to eat, but I kept it under control! I felt good through the movie and now! I can't be sick tomorrow since we have the big soccer game! It's an hour drive away and we have to be there at 8:30.
My weigh in plan is to do it in the am before we go. I'm drinking lots of water tonight too. Gotta stay hydrated!
If anyone out there in EP land has any advice for these severe headaches, other than medicine, I'd love to hear them! This had been a crazy week. First the one that lasted 2 days and then another one today! Two things that have never happened - I never get them this close together! Someone my sister knows was having them and it was due to hormones. Now, I am only 35, but I guess that could be a possiblitity! Any advice would be appreciated!
Hope you all have great days too! Have a fantastic weekend!
It's been another great day! I had a small handful of M&Ms and found out that it was 5 points! Totally NOT worth it! So, those babies are off of my desk and hidden away! If I dont see them, I will forget about them - or I'll pawn them off on my students!
I walked the dogs and got my beloved Subway tonight! I have a yummy lunch for tomorrow and it was overall, a great day! It's so nice to be on the right track.
I realized yesterday, I won't be able to weigh in this Saturday! It is the semi-final game for my dd and soccer. The first game is at 9 am and we have to be there at 8:30. AND IT IS A LITTLE OVER AN HOUR AWAY! So, I can't make a 7 am meeting AND leave the house by 7:15 with 2 girls! So, I am going to do my official weigh in so I can log it here, but I wont get back to WW until the following Saturday! I know I could go another day, BUT, I can't go another day first thing in the morning and I feel that weighing at a different time will give different results! I know that might be wrong, but that's how I feel about it!
Ok, off to bed! I'm looking forward to another great day tomorrow!
I woke up this morning with a headache - GONE! Finally! My back was a little sore, but NOTHING I couldn't handle! I mean, not even sore enough for tylenol or advil or anything! I was so very happy to be back to normal and to go back to work! Today was our 100th day of school and we celebrated by making a trail mix with 100 pieces of cereal and candy. Now, I know that's probably not the best thing to feed the kids, but they loved it. I was very successful b/c I only had one small handful of M&Ms and we had LOTS of leftovers. My co-teacher is also doing WW and she didn't have any! We were so proud of ourselves!
After school, I made an appointment for a massage! I figured it would help from my sore back and my sore neck and shoulders from yesterday. And can I say - oooooooh! That was so needed! I LOVED IT!! Every time I get a massage (which is NOT very often) I tell myself that I need to do this more often! This place offers a deal that if you join their club, then you get a massage every month for a lower price. I am SERIOUSLY considering doing it! I have some set some goals - like every 10 pounds - I reward myself and a massage is on that list. I could reconfigure it, though! It feels so good to do something nice for yourself! (that doesn't involve eating!)
But, on the eating front, my dd got all As and one B on her report card and we took her out to dinner. She chose Applebees b/c she knew I could easily stay on my program! Isn't she AWESOME? I sure think so! I had the shrimp and steak teriyaki skewers and they were great! 7 points for the whole plate! I also ate a few chips with queso - not quite sure of the points, but I didn't eat more than 10 chips and not much queso either. I still had about 7 points left plus a couple of activity points (from walking the dogs). SO, I'm pretty sure I stayed in points, if not under.
So, all in all, it's been a great day! Feeling better and staying in points! Even a little exercise. What else could you ask for?!
