Negative. I didn't wake up until 7... still feeling poopy.

However, I got on the scale (yes again) this morning and I was 205.

Still kind of in a poopy mood today but not to the same extreme. I'm hoping the coffee kicks in soon and I perk up. I hate being a party pooper.

and that's the last post I'll use a poop reference 3 times.

I can feel it - it's going to be a hungry day. I ate breakfast less than an hour ago and I feel I still have room for a horse in there. Well, maybe not a horse, because ick, but something more substantial. I will get on the elliptical again today, since I went Monday and I don't need more than one day's rest - my knee didn't have any kind of delayed reaction, so I think I'm in the clear, at least for elliptical work.

Gain from weekend binges is pretty much gone, just a couple tenths of a pound remain. So I have a few more days in the week to try to get my body to shake some actual weight. I'd like to see 2 weeks of loss in a row, but I know I severely compromised that with Saturday/Sunday...

Tomorrow is 'girl's night' at a coworker's place while her husband is out of town. I'd like to relax and have fun but I can't put off weight loss because of it - like I'd usually do. 'This week I'll just maintain, no big deal.' No can do anymore, it's a dangerous game to play.


Plan:
egg, toast, sb
2 clementines
leftover stuffed bell pepper
odwalla? or something procured from next door, yogurt/fruit-wise
variation on shepherd's pie
sf/ff hot chocolate made with light soy

That is a nice way to look at it. Thanks. Instead of looking ahead at how hard it will be, I can focus on what has gone right.

Happy 4U!

I had a small scale success today. Right direction at least. I still need to work something out with the exercise besides going to live with Jo where the weather can be my friend year-round.

Problem: no plan for the day. No idea about lunch. No idea about dinner. All I know for sure is the entitlement banana. Nothing in the house to throw me off in terms of food quality, but there is a quantity issue.

In addition, I have been stuck in the house for days. I have rehearsal tonight, but I am just not fired up about it. First time in a month, so I should be excited but I am not. I was invited to a stitch and ***** today, but someone I don't like will be there and her mean and nasty daughter will be there. No fun for Will. It does not seem worth it. Other friend visiting option means lots of snacky foods around for the kids. Not anything major, but almost always mini bagels with cream cheese and nuts. All huge triggers for me.

Will needs to play with people. I am thinking about the Children's Museum, but that does not give him a real social interaction.

Gah. Maybe I will stay home and wait for my immersion blender.

Morning everyone and I wanted to say yeehaw for some reason so there I did . Still no workout here but I think the funk is clearing slowly. Right now my food is going OP so I'm taking one step at a time. I briefly spoke to Mike about how I'm feeling and he had no input.

And thanks Anna I will try to write it down and see what comes out. I don't journal normally but blog stuff. And I like the idea of figuring out stuff while sweating Jo cuz they say exercise helps clear your mind . So I will workout when I go home. I might need some butt kicking though. Thank you

Jo, woohoo! hubby is sticking to plan. Each day he sticks to plan is a step to success.
Chellez, super on the loss. Keep the scales moving down baby I hope your day goes better.
Heather, didn't you mention you're not getting enough sleep? Maybe some help from nyquil for couple days might give you a good night's sleep. Congrats on the loss .
Rhonda, sorry you're having a hectic week. Maybe start with 16 oz of water but not all together. So drink maybe 8 in the morning and another 8 in the evening. Then tomorrow add another 8oz. Slowly build up the water intake.


Plan:

B - Oatmeal and coffee
S - Carrots and dip (iffy, will have to see if I'm hungry or not)
L - Cashew Ginger carrot Soup and homemade roll
S - small salad

Jo - thanks. I haven't seen that brand but will look for. TJs is pretty good about no artificial crap the taste just isn't a 10.

Rhonda - God knows I understand long hours. I also know that fitting in exercise actually energizes me more. Please try to get on the treadmill this week. Just start with 10-15minutes if need be.

Michelle - I think I've expressed my opinion about poop talk before. Please take elsewhere

Jaime - I am with you in hunger pains. I also have a work event tomorrow. I'm budgeting one vodka tonic and maybe some veggies if they have them, otherwise everything will likely be nonvegan.

Anna - What are the chances of you joining (i know i know budget!) and actually making it to the gym? Gives you a break and gives you exercise.

Anj - It's not a problem with me falling asleep. It's a problem with me working 10-12 hour days and having the class and having to study and having to exercise. I'm going to have to cut back on computer time best I can tell. I hope you figure out what's bugging you soon but I do think the best advice is to figure it out while you're moving like Jo said.

I went to the gym religiously last winter.
1) it got me out of the house and
2) I also had the option of the elliptical. The cheap, close gym has a HORRIBLE childcare room complete with horrible childcare workers.
3) I quit around this time last year because of the g-d New Years people. I will not pay to wait for a machine.

That is when I ended up doing the treadmill at home until it warmed up. Long story, short (yes, I know....too late) I need to get over my treadmill aversion and just do it. With Netflix, I can have something entertaining to watch. The biggest issue is the evil that is Meara who takes that opportunity to trash the house, pester her brother or cause trouble in general. I spend 60 minutes doing a 40 minute work out. She has a new video coming this week, so that will give me a chance.

Guess what my cubie is doing? And No you don't win a prize for guessing it right

Heather, wow! you're a busy person. And I understand. I hope it calms down soon for you. Sometimes you wish you had more than 24 hours in a day.

Jaime, I agree it is a dangerous game. Are you going straight after work or going home first and then to the party? If going straight from work maybe pack extra snack to eat before you go to the party and drink plenty of water. And I really do hope you enjoy the party. It's going to be a nice change after all the stress you've been going thru.


Oh I have this magazine called Clean Eating. I think Manick mentioned it on plurk once. I brought it to work to read it and am wondering if I should subscribe to it or not. It does have lot of recipes and stuff. Any of you read it?

I like clean eating as well. Fortunately, I have a friend who gives me her leftovers.

Anybody watch The Biggest Loser last night?

Jaime -- I'm glad your knee is doing so well, that's great news! And the gain is gone, w00t! I know you can bring in another excellent week! It is hard when the "girl's night out" stuff comes along, but learning how to get through those and still have fun is part of the gig. Maybe another woman at it will be inspired by your toughness and commitment and start making changes for herself!

Anna -- YIPPEE on the small scale success! I prefer you DO come to live in Florida as your exercise plan. I think that would be fabulous. I'll babysit all you want while you exercise. Or we can push them in strollers (I don't care how big they are) and get extra workout. Yeah, that's the ticket.

Anjuli --You make a right cute cowgirl. Jo *sings* (click link to listen to the song, I forgot how good it is!):
I wanna be a cowboy,
and you can be my cowgirl,
Riding on the chuck wagon,
Following my man.
His name is Ted,
Can you believe that?
Camping on the prairie
Plays havoc with my hair.
Makes me feel quite dirty,
Though we all do sometimes

Glad the funk is leaving! Yippee yippee yi yippee yo yo yo!

Yep. I wish Carla was still on (cause she was hilarious). I liked all the best friend teams. I guess I'm going to have to pick my person I'm rooting for right? I'd probably say Daniel on the orange team... 457 @ 19... the kid needs the ranch.

****... and here I thought I was getting a cookie.

Okay so as I'm typing this, a massive gust of wind just roared up and the sky is turning black behind me. Is there a storm/tornado/Apocalypse I don't know about?

Do you see four horses? If you do, we're in serious trouble.

woot! still - git yer behind back on that treadmill.

woohoo! and immersion blenders are almost worth forgoing all social interaction for.

yay! awesome news. funny how these things come and go. Good for you staying strong through it

Also - what is your cubie doing? I can only think unclean things. You going to leave us hanging?

Also - I have never picked up clean eating. Sounds right up my alley. I don't like the thought of magazine subscriptions (paper waste and all), but I love the reality of them - I love having a magazine to flip through. I think I may splurge and get myself one for a year. Was thinking Self - maybe this one? Definitely not cooking light as they have far too many desserts in there that call for light cream... yikes.

Also - Party is right after work. We are apparently picking up sammiches or something for dinner, then the rest of the eve will be wine-ful. I will make sure I eat a good snack before going so I don't feel the need to eat more than I need while there, and I am driving so I have to keep it to one or two glasses of wine. And just have to drink the water tomorrow....

Hope NBC will put it online soon.


Lady at rental company is irritating me - I stopped in on Friday to ask about breaking our renewal agreement for Sept 09. She said she'd look into whether it had been signed off on or not and call me back Saturday. She never did. If it has been signed off on, I owe them $850. If it hasn't, I don't. She has not been returning my phone calls. Who wants to bet it was signed off on yesterday? ARG.

Yes I watched the BL show and I was really amazed after the weigh in. I agree with Michelle, Dan needs the ranch. 454 lbs @ 19 is a shocker and really sad. And then another person after his gastric bypass was 400 + lbs. How do you let that happen to you after the WLS?

Jo, thanks . You tube is blocked at work. I'll definitely listen to it when I go home.

Chelle, it's pouring rain here like there's no tomorrow. It was supposed to be freezing rain/sleet but it wasn't cold enough for it. Mind you it's still 35 deg out there. No cookie - I'm looking out for you

Jo - There's horses across the street, but I can't see them. I think they are in the barn :P

Pinto - holy ****... 35? Its 70 here!

I'm glad they mentioned the guy with the egg sized stomach. Oy I had a hard time watching him take his shirt off

Clean eating, I haven't seen many desserts yet. I know that's my downfall. The less desserts I see the less tempted I get. Mine is a free issue, you sign up online and they'll send you one. And you can cancel the subscription if you don't want it. Here you go - Clean Eating Mag
I haven't had a chance to read it thoroughly yet cuz I'm busy multitasking. But soon I will.

Cubie was sleeping as usual. He comes to work, logs in and then dozes off for good hour or so. Then checks his email etc, then if nothing is going on listens to CNN video while dozing again. Bandwidth hog anyone? Now he's up cuz something came up for him to do.

Oh I like the idea you get to pick your sammich .