Oh, and just one last note -- we went out to dinner last night with my ILs who were still in town, so a bought this cute dress at Target and wore it. It's hard to tell in the pic, but it's got a mesh scoop front and then a racer back (bonus from my reconstruction, I don't need a bra).
Size M Juniors.
Since I can't upload photos (thank you, net nanny -- maybe I need to work on that) I'll change my avatar so you can see.
That is a very pretty dress, Heidi!! And WOOT on M!!! -- About the eggplat; I broil it every morning, it is done within minutes, so whilst my tea water is boiling I cook the eggplant.
I would like to join in. My challenge is to remain walking and jogging a minimum of 5 miles a day and doing at least 15,000 steps. Remain eating healthier and watching my calories I take in and burn. I hope to comfortably fit into a size down in shorts/pants.
Google goblet squats...that's hard to read let alone say...lol
TOM showed up with a vengeance, glad that's over...I could actually feel the difference with retaining water, felt so bloated, but much better now.
Did some work in the garden, good weekend overall, took the little flippy dog over to the rail trail, he did pretty good, but maybe cause it was so darn hot, he only growled a little at a lady who jogged up behind us, didn't chase anybody or any other dogs, we went a mile, so I'm feeling good about maybe being able to take him with me once in awhile.
Have to get my motivation back to hit it hard to lose, you'd think with all this exercise talk that would do it, I am doing some of the push ups, planks, but can't get as strict as I was on the diet. So, I'm maintaining, which is good, but this is not where I want to be, thinking of going meatl/dairy-less for a few days and see if that works to get percolating again.
One more retirement luncheon, then I think we're done for awhile...thank goodness!
I finally hit 150 lbs. So I have a "moral" dilemma. I was 150.8 when splurge day challenge ended, not 150 which was my goal....should I get the lashes? Was I "close" enough? Or did I fail the challenge and don't deserve my treat? What do you think? Should I wait until this challenge is over and see if I meet my goal? -- I really don't know. Part of me wants to celebrate my 150 pound mark, but I am getting a new charm for my bracelet anyways as a treat....I want the lashes but I somehow feel not deserving of them....hmmm.
I am finally staying OP; those few hefty meals really spiked up the scale, and I did not like it . My exercise has been perfect though. I even managed to up my lunges from 50 to 70, yay me. Hoping to up them to 80 on my Monday's session. Soreness left with my second session.
Plan for today Meals
Bfast
Grilled Eggplant
Tomato
Mozzarella
EVOO
Lunch
Tomato/mozzarella/basil salad with EVOO
Watermelon
Dinner
Lime and cayenne seasoned Chicken breast
Brown Rice
Veggie
Strawberries and whipping cream for dessert
Exercise
4.7 mile walk
Weight Lifting 45 min
3 mile slow evening stroll
Weight: 150
Down: 2.4 pounds
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kelijpa I was lacking diet luster for a few days as well. I seem to get diet fatigue; but luckily it has only lasted a few moments and I have found my way back to staying OP. I must say this group of ladies keep me going!! Esp now that we have upped the ante even more. -- I hope you'll find your mojo soon!
aspen13 Welcome!! What do you use tracking your steps? I am a fitbit fanatic. I took 105000 steps this past week. My goal is to do 13500 (95000/week) minimum each day.
Heidi I like your food postings!
Zumba I wan to get my tummy done. I think I will wait to get down to 125 pounds and then decide. Even at my smallest I had some tummy and after carrying and giving birth to a 10 pound baby my tummy stretched out So you and I next to each other in the operating room -- Sorry that you are feeling so down.
2FC Thank you for your awesome advice!!!
junem I am not a bfast eater either. I have been eating it lately (very light; tomatoes/eggplant/feta combo) just to see if it makes a difference. Naturally I as well would like to wait till noon. My son is the same way whereas my DD and DH are huge bfast eaters and can not understand how we loathe it -- Have you ever read about IF?
mboo Woot on your exercise!
to Carma, Jennifer, Monndance, Linda, love2b150 and Guac!
I forgot, Heidi: my son is almost 17 (in Sept). This is his 3rd year umping. So he was almost 14 when he started. The way it works here, the first year you get the little kids and each year you get "promoted". He was umping the 10/11 year olds this summer. He loves it, and the pay is great. He makes $25-$40 per game and usually has 2-3 games per week. Nice pocket money for something that he loves.
aspen13 Welcome!! What do you use tracking your steps? I am a fitbit fanatic. I took 105000 steps this past week. My goal is to do 13500 (95000/week) minimum each day.
WooHoo on the 150...even though it's 150.8!! I know it will only take a few days and you should see 150. Way to go!!
I just got a fitbit the beginning of June. I LOVE it. At first I thought it was crazy to try for 10,000 steps but I average around 20,000 to 25,000 per day and I normally walk/jog on average 10 to 12 miles a day. I keep telling myself to slow down a bit. Not sure how long I can keep up with this amount of exercise. The fitbit is highly motivating for me. Not sure if you are allowed to link your fitbit page here or not, so I hope this is okay. http://www.fitbit.com/user/26BZ94 Please friend me if you would like.
For breakfast I had grapes, 1 slice of toast with peanut butter, 12 oz of water, and 8 oz of skim milk.
It's not even lunch time yet and I have already walked near 4 miles. I discovered I love listening to Bob Marley as I walk.
For lunch I am going to make baked salmon, roasted sweet potatoes, and broccoli. Yum! I have not decided on dinner or afternoon snack yet. I treat myself to an ice cream sundae cup or other treat every day. I like buying the Schwan's single serve ice cream cups and bars. No mistake as to how much calories I took in with my treats.
hello all...I wrote super long personals to everyone but got side tracked and closed the window by mistake...grrrrrrrrrr....what a waste of time, when I say long I mean LOOONNNGGGGGG....I am too lazy to type it all over again.
Anyhow yesterday I spent most of the day alone and depressed. It wasn't a good day even though it was beautiful outside. I had a few cookies yesterday and I realize how gross processed stuff tastes to me now....didn't stop me from eating them though.....bleh....
today will be different. For one thing, I refuse to lay here depressed in this messy room of mine...so my goal today is to burn some calories y cleaning. I am going to dig out that bike from the shed. I am going to prepare for my new class this week....
Anyhow yesterday I spent most of the day alone and depressed. It wasn't a good day even though it was beautiful outside. I had a few cookies yesterday and I realize how gross processed stuff tastes to me now....didn't stop me from eating them though.....bleh....
(((((( Big Hugs!! )))))) Today is a new day. I am so sorry you had a rough day yesterday.
. My exercise has been perfect though. I even managed to up my lunges from 50 to 70, yay me. Hoping to up them to 80 on my Monday's session. Soreness left with my second session.
I took 105000 steps this past week. My goal is to do 13500 (95000/week) minimum each day.
So you and I next to each other in the operating room 
to Carma, Jennifer, Monndance, Linda, love2b150 and Guac!
