Protein
I have found a way to add more protein w/o adding extra calories. On the days when I do heavy lifting in the morning I’m going to trade the cereal part of my breakfast w/a protein shake and 1/2 c of cottage cheese. The calories are the same and it adds a lot of protein. I’ll be curious if it helps me to avoid hitting the “wall” this week.
Today at school was a bit better but my 2 afternoon classes each had a kid that wasn’t “receptive” to my message. Normally stuff like this doesn’t bother me, I have really learned not to take kids’ reactions personally. And in all honesty the majority of the kids looked like dogs w/their tails b/t their legs when they realized how upset I was. But I think the uncertainty w/my own job for next year is getting to me. They have to decide by Thursday if my position is being cut which will then determine where I’ll be. The applications close today for the 1 guidance position that I REALLY want but I’m not holding my breath. Then I have to decide if I’m going to take the HS Spanish position that has essentially been offered to me or risk it for a different guidance position that I might get. Oh yeah, we also found out we can’t build where we were going to b/c the lots aren’t wide enough and we absolutely have to have a 3-car garage b/c of the wheelchair van. We still have options but we’re going to need to move quickly. We go to the bank on Thursday so hopefully once we have been approved (keep your fingers crossed!!) we’ll be buying a lot in the next few days.
Workout today was a lifting DVD in my program before school and an hour of treadclimber/elliptical after school.
Days on plan this month: 20
Progress toward workout goal: 239/250
Wow, looks like your Thursday will be big! Good luck! Positive vibes !
The protein shake…could you let me know what type, where you get it and stuff? I have thought about using that but I have no clue.
I LOVE cottage cheese. My favorite fat free cottage cheese is walmart’s store brand, oddly enough.
Best of luck with the job and the house building! What a load of stress you are carrying right now!
Brandie,
Thank you so much for your kindess and understanding as well as your good advice. I know that out of everyone you (and Pattty) understand.
I am sorry that things are so tense with your job situation. I pray that it all works out for the best soon
GOOD job on the workout. man alive you really and turning into a workout queen! Keep it up.
cottage cheese. That is a good idea for breakfast. I am not a cereal person and I get sick of egg whites. I am going to try that. Thanks.
You take care and have a wonderful day
you are a strong woman abd just think when its all said and done you will be even stronger (in all areas)
Oh, I like that idea! I’ve been thinking I need to get back to protein shakes, too. Let us know… I pray your job and land issues all work out the best way possible for you! WHAT and inspiration you are! Delita