Weigh-in: 165.2 (down almost a pound, how awesome is THAT?!)
So, it seems that eating a ginormous omelet is the key to weightloss! Ok, so there’s a bit more to it than that! Like the fact that I divided up that omelet and ate it thoughout the day. So the fact that there were a days worth of calories in that breakfast, then divided up and spread out throughout the day, were still a days worth of calories. And I hit the gym. And did my 60 on the elliptical when I got home last night.
I’m feeling pretty strong these days. As I’m getting back into it, my candy cravings are nearly gone. No, that doesn’t mean that I’m a recovered Junior Mints addict. But I can now turn down candy at the movies, whereas before I just could not. And my mom’s office with her stashes of snack no longer calls to me. It took those Slump Buster Challenges (and really DOING them this time, not just committing and then checking out) to sort of jar me back into my routine. Now that I’m back in it, it’s not so hard.
The kids start back to school next Thursday and much as I love having them home, I desperately miss the school year routine. I get up earlier, I get more done. I feel more in control of my day. Having kids home all day, I can’t even describe the chaos of the house. It’s surprisingly clean, but its still cluttered. And I’m not going to be a nag about it. Not for the last week of summer vacay. We’ll spend a couple of days next week putting it back in order, but for now I’m ok with just letting it go.
Confession-time: I only ended up having 1 and a half Coke Zeros yesterday. And I was FINE with it. Didn’t even realize it til the end of the day!! Can you imagine? ME? Just like, oh yeah, I guess I didn’t ever finish that second one! I KNOW, I’m totally shocked too!! I am trying to drink other things during the day: water, tea, water with Crystal Light in it, stuff like that. It’s good to mix it up.
On the knee front: elliptical is definitely helping. I’m still getting the occasional twinge, but no actual pain anymore. I’m keeping up on the knee PT exercises. I’m thinking I’ll be ready to start running again next week. I’m trying to take it slow and gradually build it back up again. If I do this right, I’m going to have knees of steel! STEEL, baby!!
I’ve also decided to do my own Booty Camp. I’m going to start it the Monday of the kids first full week of school, so that’s August 24. I’ve wanted to do this in the past, but I haven’t been in a good place and I’ve let it slide. Well, I’m ready now. That gives me almost two weeks to develop the plan.
Posted on August 12th, 2009 by firefly
Filed under: daily blathering
That’s how I’ve felt lately- yesterday I went out and while hubby had a baked potato I thought about it and said “I can have that some other time.” SHOCKER!!! It’s an awesome feeling knowing you don’t have to eat something!
FOOD HAS NO CONTROL OVER ME!
60 minutes on the eliptical! You are awesome! I love the idea of the booty camp when the kids return to school and a more regular schedule. Good luck!
You pictures are so cute!
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WTG on the Coke Zeros! Coke Zero is awesome. Ok I know that isn’t helpful … sorry, I meant they are really really gross. And bad for you. (But I still allow myself one each evening)
TY for the comment on the rooms! They are getting there. I think I am more excited about them than the kids are!
Congrats on the Coke Zeros! I most definitely know what it feels like to give up the ‘good’ things ~ my weakness are chips. Boo. I’ve substituted chips with whole grain Tostitos and salsa OR Smartpop Popcorn. But still, they just don’t taste like Miss Vickie’s do they? Nope. Hahaa!
And yes I DID see your Brendan. Maaaaan, that entire movie was eye candy for both boys AND girls. YOWZA! I happened to LOVE Channing Tatum’s scene on the Indian Motorcycle. OH. MY. GOODNESS. I had to stop myself from drooling all over myself. WOW.
And yes, I have to admit there are moments when seeing Molly makes me feel bad about myself but it doesn’t last for very long ’til it turns into this HOT FLAME of motivation. She did it through eating which is great HOWEVER eating isn’t the only key, it’s also exercise so in the end, I know I’m in a good place. *thumbs up*
You’re doing GREAT Firefly! Keep it at it and I can’t wait to read about your self-made boot camp. *nods*
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