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Hey Gals,
It has been a while since I have posted and I spent some time reading through some of the posts to get up to speed and all I can say is WOO HOO Cyan!! Your new guy sounds like a real cutie!! Maybe he's getting no sleep because he is up all night tossing and turning thinking of you!!! Your diet and exercise plan sounds like it is going fabulously. I remember when you were worried you wouldn't make it off of 159!!! Your are rocking right now--keep up the great work!! As for me--I have been the same as always. Gaining a pound here or there over the year and then getting a little chubbier as time goes by...I'm starting to look more and more like my mom. She is cute but a little pudgy. I think I need to incorporate some weight bearing exercises because I am losing my muscle to fat as I age and my metabolism ain't what it used to be so I am going to have to cut portion sizes whether I like it or not. If I don't I will just keep putting it on. I sometimes don't recognize my own face in the mirror because most of the weight is on either my face (or butt!!) and I want to recognize myself again. I am adjusting to a new job and I am downtown Toronto a lot which means more eating out at lunch. There are healthier options but I don't always choose them. So I need your support!! Sandy welcome to the group! It is nice to hear from new contributors. You seem very focussed on your goals and it sounds as if you have had some successes as well. Congratulations!! As for me, I need a good kick in the butt--I have been caving. I know what food choices are good and healthy. I know what exercise is good. I am just lazy and eat food that tastes good whether it is good for me or not. It is all within my control to choose. Gotta go for now, Cjunk |
Happy Wednesday
I took the day off from work because I had to go see my Mom’s neurologist ...but first I went to visit my Mom...get her medicare cards...bring home her dirty clothes and of course...visit with her...she seemed very happy to see me and was having a quiet day. I cant wait till the weather warms up so that I can take her outside and for a car ride without worrying too much about it being too cold for her. I hate this illness...I truly do.
So I got home at around 3 pm...chilled for a bit...fixed an early dinner for myself...leftover roasted chicken with couscous salad...and the rest of the belgian cookies..thank goodness they are gone I watched Oprah...man...it was scary...her guests were obsessed with plastic surgery...couldnt believe that. I took a bath...that was nice to just relax..then I called Mario...and got directions to his house...Got to his house after 7pm and had a wonderful evening with him....He is soooooooooo HOTTTTTT and fun loving...and so much fun to be with. Oh...He wrote me my first poem...he was going to give it to me on Valentine’s day but felt that last night was appropriate...I was so touched....no one has ever written me a poem before...very romantic. He has finished his job here at my offices so I wont be seeing him at the end of my work day but it works out better for me anyway because now he has more free time in the evenings for me...I might see him on friday, then saturday is our dinner party and on sunday he asked if I wanted to go watch him play soccer...how cute is that...He is also an avid golf player so he wants me to try that out with him...I said I would like to do that...So it looks like things are coming along nicely for him and I...I can officially call him my boyfriend...Yep...after 5 long years of being alone..actually longer...I have found a partner that has a lot of potential...I really like him alot and we seem to have lots in common. I look forward to getting to know him more. Oh...I joined the gym...I took a three month contract just to see how I take to it..I didnt want to pay for the whole year until I know for sure I will be going regularly..which I suspect I will be...but I like to be cautious..I asked if I could start March 1..I am going away on the 19th for a week so I dont want to pay for nothing. but I feel tempted to go next week...I guess we will see how that goes. Meal Plan for today breakfast: carnation breakfast with skim milk lunch: individual quiche with couscous salad dinner: shrimp and pinapple curry snack: protein fruit smoothie and yogurt beverages: water, tea and diet cola exercise: cycling and pilates Still at 153.5...but I have pms..so I know I am holding on to some water weight..would be nice to see 152.5 or even 152 soon! Sandy..I am a webdesigner! Hey Cjunk...ok girlfriend..here comes the cyberkick....POWWWWWWWWWW Come on....you can do this....you know how to be healthy...you deserve this...no more junk...a challenge...for the remainder of the week and weekend...no junk food...no chocolates...fast food...chips...fat sodas...ok ? you can do it...clean your system out from the sugar fest and get your motivation back...YAY Cjunk can do this...yes you can. Ok ...cyberkick and soap box speech is over. Have a great day Cyan |
Hey girls. Sorry I have been MIA lately. As you know, school has started. I still have been lurking but usually with a baby in my lap, so I can't really type.
Sandy, I'm sorry I wasn't here to welcome you, but WELCOME!!!! Always glad to meet someone new. We are a wild bunch and there used to be much more of us, Taiwan, Reina Mia, MikiG, newinspiration, Lady, and more, but I'm blanking on their names...It's almost midnight and I'm very sick with a horrible cold and I've been up making homemade valentines for my daughter's 1st grade class. Why do I do these things to myself???? Cjunk, I guess Cyan's cyberkick was sufficient, so I will be kind and say hello. I think one of these days I going to have to make a trip to Canada and you and Cyan and I are going to have to get together. We've known each other on the computer for over 2 years!!! Cyan!!! I am imagining you all aglow with this new love in your life. I'm so excited for you! I've been thinking about you and this Mario fellow! Sounds like things are heating up in the kitchen if you know what I mean. :o :lol: Well, I'm going to hit the pillow. I am so tired. I don't know why I'm still awake. This cold makes my head feel like it's floating off of my body. EAting wise, today was an off day because I don't feel well, but other than that I'm doing okay. See y'all later! Lisa |
I am looking forward to some rest and relaxation this evening...I hope I can get my car out...its under a blanket of snow and a very deep dune like blanket it is. Also, some idiot parked very close...actually encroaching on my driveway..so it makes it very challenging taking out my car...I hate rude people who have no respect for other people’s property...just yesterday morning this other woman parked her car completely obstructing my driveway..thank goodness I was home ...I asked her point blank if she did not see the two signs on my door saying no parking...all they could do was apologize ..boy did she look embarassed..but I really wanted to know is if she saw my very big no parking signs or if she didnt care and figured she can park there. I can never get them to answer me…
I think I am coming down with a cold...actually I know I am...I have a small cold starting...damn...I hate getting sick and right before a plane ride..I hope it clears up by next saturday. I got home late last night...so no exercising...but I did do a lot of walking...and walked home from the metro..uphill...at a descent pace..so I think that counts for some exercising. Well..Tom has arrived....I am looking forward to weighing in after it is gone to see how much weight I have lost..I am hoping to see 152 pounds!! Fingers crossed. I didnt speak to my Cutiepie last night...so I am looking forward to seeing him tonight...but I am not sure if I have the energy to shovel my way out or if someone will be blocking me in. I might ask him to come get me cause otherwise..I will have to come home which is around 5.30...eat dinner...shower...then go out and shovel for atleast 30 minutes if not more...then I will be all sweaty and full of snow...not a good first impression when you are meeting his family. And I am coming down with a cold...so hmmmm...I think if he doesnt want to come get me...I will take tonight off for myself. I guess I will have to see how I am feeling later on today. Meal Plan for today breakfast: carnation breakfast with skim milk lunch: shrimp, pineapple curry dinner: dont know yet..most likely a hearty sandwich snack: protein fruit smoothie beverages: water, tea and diet cola exercise: dont know yet. Ok have a great weekend Cyan |
Hello Again,
Cyan, I didn't get your Cyberkick until today, so I think the strawberry tart I split with a friend for breakfast (yikes--see how bad I have gotten??), will have to be forgotten and I will start fresh as of now. Thanks for helping me get back on track. Your new guy sounds very cool and romantic as well. He must really like you if he is introducing you to his family. It takes a lot for guys to do that. And poetry writing ---that's another plus---and---getting you to come to his game means you will meet some of his friends---another plus!! So I think you can safely say that maybe he is as smitten with you as you are with him!! I am very happy for you. Lisa, great to hear from you. Colds are the worst, especially because they take so much energy out of you and you end up still having to do work and or other obligations. How is your new home? I imagine that you are loving it!! Sandy, I hope everything is going well for you. Lisa is right that we used to have so many people on this post and many of them I miss very dearly as we really spent a lot of time all getting to know one another. I went indoor rock climbing on Friday night and yesterday did a bunch of shopping and went to my in-laws to-be's for dinner. Had a nice healthy meal and a small piece of dessert (banana bread) with coffee. May be doing some night skiing tonight depending on how much work I get done as I have some documentation to write before Monday. I have been fighting a cold off and on for the past week and I feel pretty drained today although I am doing okay. Spent about 2 hours yesterday and 2 hours today cleaning as the past 2 weeks at work have been so busy that I have been very lazy in that department so our place was a mess!! It's pretty spotless now and we did a thorough cleaning and all the laundry as well. I am just in the process of washing all the bed sheets etc. Boy did our place need all that attention!! Found a new climbing gym in Toronto that looks better than the ones we have been going to and I am hoping to try it out sometime this week. I have been working downtown a lot and they just opened a little skating rink right across from my office building so I think I may bring some skates and go skating at lunchtime. I've been going out for lunch a lot when I work downtown, but most of my lunches have been very healthy because my favorite is sushi and so are my co-workers favorites. I also have a co-worker who has only eats veggies and there is a great vegetarian buffet just down the street. So here is my problem: 1. I eat too much food in a day (more than what I need). Most of my problems are just before catching the train home as the station has tons of junk food places and I have been working late and been hungry for dinner. Last week I brought an energy protein bar and it took care of that problem, so I will have to do that again. I also tend to binge eat at night before bedtime when I don't even feel hungry. I think it is because I am not too tired and am forcing myself to bed because I know my mornings are early and if I don't go to bed early I feel exhausted the next day. So the food makes me more sleepy and helps me to sleep. Maybe I'll start taking a hot bath before bedtime instead! 2. I have been really bad with eating junk food lately. Mostly I have been eating lots of sweets. This is unlike me because usually I am not into sweets. However, I am starting to get sick of them, because I have overeaten them so I am hoping that this aversion combined with your cyber-kicks will help!! Cyan, I think I am going to start doing what you do, which is map out the foods I eat (good and bad--no cheating!! In their entirety). I think you guys will be shocked to see the true quantity of the crap I am eating and know that I have to stop and maybe it will help me to map it out too!! So the plan is that I will post tomorrow what I ate today. And then hopefully this will help me to plan my meals instead of just eating them. Talk to you all soon, Cjunk |
Happy Valentine's Day
I had a wonderful weekend despite this horrible sinus cold....yes its the second cold since the beginning of this year...which is rather unusual for me but being that I have been under a lot of stress...well I am trying to cope with stress better..I dont want to get sick again for a long time.
I am down to 152 pounds...so I lost anoter 1.5 pounds last week!! I am so excited to see those numbers go down on my scale. I am hoping to see 151 by next weekend ..before I get myself on that plane to San Fran. Well, I had a wonderful time with Mario...he is just my cup of tea...I met his brother, his brother’s 2 kids (very sweet kids indeed) and his brother’s girlfriend...and it went well...they were very polite and welcoming so it all turned out fine...On Saturday, we went over to my friend’s dinner party...and it was so much fun and Mario fit in well...my friends liked him alot and conversation flowed naturally and freely. I think he is a definite keeper now. I told him I wasnt ready to cook for him at my house or to introduce him to my Dad...he was perfectly fine with that...so I went over to his house Sunday afternoon and we hung out...went out to a movie...Hitch...and then we went out to dinner..went back to his place ..hung out some more and then he went to play soccer at night....and I went home...all in all...it was a great weekend and I didnt tire of him ...I actually wanted to spend even more time with him. He gave me a rose for valentine’s with a poem he wrote me....sooooooooo SWEEEEEEEET!! Ok..enough mushy stuff. My food intake was great this weekend...I didnt overeat at all. Food Plan for today breakfast: carnation breakfast with skim milk lunch: Panini sandwich with side salad dinner: leftover meatloaf with mashed potato snack: fruit protein drink and a fruit of some kind beverages: water tea and diet cola exercise: if I feel up to it...I will cycle...this cold has the better of me right now Cjunk...looks like you are reconfirming your committement to your weighloss plan..which is great. I find writing down what I eat helps me with portion control..it helps me stay accountable...now I am no way perfect but seeing how much food I eat really helps me...I hope it will do the same for you. Have a great day Cyan |
Looks like this cold is starting to clear up. I am still coughing and blowing my nose a lot but at least I am getting my energy back. I have been bad with the exercising this week...too tired to do anything after work except the basic essentials...eat, wash up ...watch a bit of tv, talk on the phone and go to bed. Gee..it sounds like I am a teenager… Oh well.
I did great with the food intake yesterday...I didnt have my frozen lasagna for lunch...didn’t feel like it..instead I had a mortadella sandwich with a side order of vegetables...sweet pepper, brocolli, slaw..home made kind...it was awesome...I couldnt eat it all..so I will have the rest of it today for lunch. Dinner from a beef and potato stew my Dad bought from the portuguese take out place. I had valentine’s chocolate at work...three lindt chocolate hearts...those were good...which ofcourse made me crave sweets all day long but thank goodness I didnt have any sweets at home so I wasnt able to binge on any. Those cravings can be very intense. I spoke with my Sweetie pie on the phone...he is picking me up at work since he has to get his paycheck for the work he did at our offices and then we are going back to my place for dinner And of course a quick introduction to my Dad. Mario is taking me to the airport on Saturday so I figured he should meet my Dad before then. Anyway, hopefully things will go well and they should...its just me and my silly ideas but I think its time to at least have him say hello to my old man. Meal Plan for today breakfast: carnation breakfast with skim milk lunch: mortadella sandwich with vegetables dinner: chicken stirfry with vegetables...broccoli, bell peppers, onion, palm hearts snack: protein fruit smoothie beverages: water, tea and diet cola exercises: not feeling to good yet. Have a great day Cyan |
Oh how I hate weather like this..I am freezing at work...so cold...it looks like its closer to 5pm instead of 10 am. I would much rather be in my bed..under my covers snuggled with my kitty...or my BF.
Speaking of my BF...he met my Dad last night...it went well...it was a pleasant introduction and then my Dad left for the evening..even though he has a bad cold...I gave him my cold..poor fellow. Anyway, he still wanted to go out to see his friends...I guess hard habits die hard...anyway, I then made a chicken and vegetable stirfry..very healthy and we enjoyed that. I showed Mario some of my pictures from my travels..he got to see some of the places I have visited and what I looked like when I was in my 20’s. He said I havent changed much..bless his heart...he said...you are as beautiful now as you were then. My heart melted. Later he told me that he is falling for me...this is while he has me in a big bear hug and looking deeply into my eyes...I thought I was in a soap opera..I tell you. Anyway, the evening was great...I enjoyed just chilling with him...not doing much and watching tv in my house clothes...that was a test...I wanted to see how he would react to me in loose pajama bottoms and an oversized tshirt...his first words to me...wow..you look sexy!!! I think I will be checking for batteries at the back of his head soon cause he is just too sweet to me. Anyway, before I go on and on I will move on to how I did with the food intake. Food intake yesterday was great...I stuck to plan...no chocolates or deserts. I didnt exercise though...I will see how I feel tonight. I think I can finally go see my Mom...thank goodness...I hate not being able to see her but I understand that it is dangerous to go to the residence if you are sick with a bad cold. They are very strict about that...but some of the residents there are rather frail and old...I would feel horrible if I would make them sick...I already made my Dad sick and he is in bad shape now..I feel very bad for him right now. I hope he gets his strength back soon. Meal Plan for today breakfast: protein shake..about 4 oz, 1/2 bun with reduced fat peanut butter lunch: last night’s chicken stirfry with taboule dinner: meat loaf with mashed potato snack: yogurt and fruit smoothie beverages: water, tea and diet cola exercise: maybe cycling if I have the energy Have a great day Cyan |
Hey!
Can I join?? I need some motivation desperately. I do really great some days and really bad other days! I'm 29, have an 8 year old daughter and weigh 228.5 lbs as of this morning. My goal is to get to a size 8 or 6. I'm 5'5". In 2002, I was down to 192 and completed four 5K road races! My weight high was 234 lbs and my size low was size 8 (in 1997)!
There's a 5K on April 9, 2005 that I really want to enter. I would need to lose some weight to enter though. I really loved doing the races! I would walk a little and run a little in them. But my last one was completed in 39min22sec. Not too bad for 192 lbs and 3.1 miles! I really, really want to do that race. It's a course I ran in 2002 and loved! Would you all mind to help a little with some motivation and kicks in the butt when necessary?? It would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Stephanie ~ And I also have a really great guy (who is 6'2" 220lbs and very very handsome) that has fallen in love with me despite my feeling I'm not at my best. And I would love to show him how I am when I'm more confident about my looks! |
Ack! I've lost two posts somehow!
Ok! Anyway, I forgot to tell you all that my boyfriend and I have dated since October 2002 and he moved in with me November 2004. We're not engaged yet but it will probably happen sometime soon. And for diet, this is what I've eaten so far today! 2 eggo waffles for breakfast ~ 200 cals 2 Thin mint cookies at my morning break ~ 85 cals frozen sesame chicken meal for lunch ~ 320 cals 4 thin mint cookies at my afternoon break ~ 170 cals 10 hershey kisses while at my desk during day ~ Cals unknown right now Dinner will probably be a Manwich sandwich lest it go to waste. Made some on monday evening because my boyfriend likes it. And I don't think he's eaten it all yet. And I don't want to be wasteful so I will have that for dinner if there's any left. So Dinner will be yummy but will be horrible for a diet! I usually don't get any exercise in but really need to! I've bought one of those little trampolines (36" diameter) for in the house so that I can hopefully jog in place for a bit without hurting my knees or my neighbors feeling like I'm trying to singlehandedly demolish my townhouse. I'll try to get in at least 20 minutes jogging on my trampoline this evening. I'll let you know tomorrow how it went! Thanks again! Stephanie |
Ok. I did not do so well last night as I would have hoped. The only exercise I did was walking round the mall a little after my mother lured me there with sweetness and the promise of a barbecue chicken pizza! After she left the mall, I checked out a great sale that was going on. I got a pair of pants, 3 sweaters and one shirt for $20.74. -Not bad! And it all 'Just' fits which will give me room to lose weight and still be able to enjoy my good finds for a while!
I have discovered that I don't really do badly while at work. That saves me through most of the day. It's after I get home that I partake of the REALLY heinous things. I resisted cookies and cheesecake at the mall. BUT when I got home, I ate two small manwich sandwiches and finished off the valentine's day cake that I'd bought for my daughter and I to enjoy. (all this on top of the 10" barbecue chicken pizza that I'd had at the mall) Was I hungry? NO. Why did I eat? I don't really know. But I do know that I must do better than all that. Thanks for all the help! So far today, I've just had my two eggo waffles at 200 calories! No snacks, no hershey kisses yet. Much better start for the day! Stephanie |
Cyan - I definitely don't mean any disrespect with what I said about my mother 'luring' me there. I totally enjoy spending time with her and my sister and daughter all together! I can't imagine how difficult it is for you with your mother. My prayers and thoughts go out for you and your family.
Stephanie |
Hey Stephanie...pashaw...dont worry about offending me...you are lucky you have a Mom that lurs you. That's what mothers do...they bug, pester, lur, love and give great advice..most times..nobody is perfect. I miss my Mom but she was not an angel either...so its all good. Feel free to be yourself..this is what this weight loss journey is all about...you have to be honest with yourself..its the only way I have found that works for me ... I had to get to the bottom of why I was overeating and not respecting my body...it takes time..its a life process full of decisions , trials and errors..but eventually you figure it out.
Ack!! After work I have to go over to the university for my Flash computer course..Ack!! Oh well...gotta get done. My cold is still with me...maybe I should give it a name...its getting better...its at the stage where you blow your nose a lot...so I am hoping its clearing out. I have been taking extra vitamins and eating the best foods I can muster to eat. I cycled last night for 20 minutes...6kms...that was a nice introduction back to exercising after not doing it all week. My food intake has been very good this week...I haven’t really fallen off the wagon and that is very good especially since I had my period this week. I ate on plan...no real extra unplanned foods..so its all good. I spoke with my Cutiepie on the phone last night however brief...I wont hear or speak to him today..our schedules are too crazy on thursdays...I have work and school and he has work and then later on in the evening when I am getting home...he is going off to play his beloved game of hockey. only gets home after midnight. On friday, I have to bring my car over to my friend Ivano’s house..he will store it for me while I am away next week...he is an awesome friend. I am going out to our favorite Indian restaurant for dinner and then Ivano will drop me off at home. Mario is coming over for 8 pm friday night..gonna snuggle and watch a movie. He is taking me to the airport Saturday morning...and then picking me up when I get back. Meal Plan for today breakfast: carnation breakfast with skim milk lunch: meatloaf with mashed potato dinner: maybe sushi snack: fruit smoothie and yogurt beverages: water, tea and diet cola exercise: if I get home early enough...I will cycle Have a great day Cyan |
I've learned something very important today! I won't die without a dessert at every meal! It's still kinda scary but now I know it's true. I wanted something sweet with my lunch. I made myself wait. (I have those hershey kisses in my desk if I start to go crazy for something sweet) I got back to work and still kinda wanted something. I almost took one. Then I looked at them and said "NO". I said " I am not hungry". "I do not need to eat the candy". A second after that the little voice started (very gently) and said "but you can have just one, it won't kill you". -I usually give in to that little voice! But then I said (to myself) firmly "NO, I am not hungry". And it worked!!!! And now I am fine. It's several hours later now. I don't even want a candy now. I survived!!!
I don't know if anyone else has ever had this revelation (probably so) but it is just so wonderful!! And Please forgive me for posting often. I just really feel the need to keep myself motivated. And this is such a wonderful hurdle to have come past!!! Smiling now! :) Stephanie |
Originally Posted by cyan: Except on the weekends since I don't have an internet worthy computer right now. My boyfriend's family has given us a computer (a dell 4-5 years old)because a family member got a new one, but somehow it hasn't gotten to us yet. It's stopped at his uncle's home and his uncle is doing goodness knows what with it. I think he's changing stuff out on it. I'm afraid to know what all he's done. Hopefully we'll get it soon! (without many problems) Have a great trip!! Stephanie |
Woohoo! I did so good yesterday! I ate 1,362 calories for the day and I jogged for 30 minutes! I've started today out excellently also! I had two waffles and 1/3 cup yogurt for a total of 270 calories and walked for 10 minutes! I'm going to hit the gym this weekend and see if I can log some actual miles on the treadmill!
Cyan - have a safe trip! And have lots of fun!! Stephanie |
Welcome!!
Hi Stephanie,
Welcome to the site!! I have been posting here every week or so for the past few years. You will find us a friendly and caring bunch with lots of good advice for one another. I really enjoy this group. I read your posts and have to say that normally I do pretty good at work as well and then sabotage sometimes in evenings. For me (although it may be different for you), it is sometimes connected to boredom in the winter. So now I am trying to enjoy some winter outdoor activities even if it is for a short period of time just to get me off of my butt and off of the couch. The irony is that I am currently writing this while on my butt on the couch!! I have been experimenting with cooking lately and discovered that if you feel like dessert at the end of a meal--don't take it away, just replace it with something that feels indulgent and is still pretty good for you. This month's chatelaine has a good recipe for banana/chipit spring rolls using low fat phyllo pastry---yet they look decadent. I also buy frozen yoghurt bars sometimes, I buy fresh fruit--grapes and strawberries are usually decadent feeling and I dip them in melted dark chocolate (not milk) which is usually lower in calories. I am allergic to regular chocolate thickeners but discovered that the 75-85% chocolate is fine by me. So I say don't deny yourself the dessert just find some healthier dessert choices and then eventually a handful of grapes will feel like dessert in many cases because it is so sweet!! May I make some suggestions?? Try and change up your waffles for breakfast. These are often refined carbs which may make you crave more food and often foods high in sugar (like the hershey kisses!!). I think if you can replace the waffles with a high fibre cereal or fruit etc. you may find that your entire day might be easier. You are doing great---keep up the great work and the determination!!! I admire your ability to run--running makes me feel miserable--my knees always hurt so much when I try to run. Good for you for entering races!! Cyan--it sounds like a fantastic romance you are in right now and it is inspiring me to spark up my own!! I have a great guy and sometimes forget to enjoy how fantastic he is!! I read a magazine article where Will Smith (my hollywood boyfriend --ha, ha,--cute, funny talented, and unassuming), said he left a note for when his wife Jada came home which was next to an overnight bag that told her to pack and meet him at a location where he swept her off of her feet for a night out. I am thinking of doing something like that for my guy as I liked the idea, but I need some inspiration from you Cyan!! It sounds like your weight loss is going well and thank goodness your cold is almost gone!! How are you doing Lisa? Haven't heard from you in a while! I have had an emotional roller coaster week because of those raging hormones we women have regularly!! I got through those few weird days and now I am feeling much better. I increased my iron to 2 tablets per day during this time and it has really helped me! Gotta go, Cjunk |
Hi everyone :) Just a quick hello. Still not back on track with my eating or exercise. Just cannot seem to get things under control. I need some heavy duty motivating! One big thing is finding time to get back in here more often!! Just doesnt seem to be enough hrs in the day. Anyway, wanted to check in. Hope to be back soon.
Miki |
Well I am back at work...and boy is it hard..after having a nice week off...sleeping in...lazy around..it is very hard to be back to my normal routine...but I think its a good thing. I ate way to much stuff I dont normally eat..not necessarily bad food...for example...I ate more prepared foods and too much cheese. So this week is going back to my way of eating...I am also not regular from last week..so working on getting that back on track...sigh!
I had a wonderful sunday yesterday...spent it with my cutiepie...Mario picked me up at around 10.30 am..we went for breakfast...then he needed to get a couple of jeans...he asked me to help him out with that...so I picked out two really nice jeans...different styles..one is tommy hillfiger ..relaxed fit and the othe is buffalo jeans button fly for slim fit...man oh man ...what a great body he has...he looked so hot...I wanted to jump his bones right then and there...lucky me LOL. We then went back to my place, I made dinner...roasted chicken thighs with bell peppers and tomato salad. We then went over to his place and we hung out there for awhile… by 6.30 I was pooped...still a bit jet lagged so he drove me home ...he had a soccer game at 8..which I was supposed to go and watch but I was too tired for that. I got home..took a hot bath...finished unpacking...put away my clothes that I had washed earlier. Konked out in front of the tv and was alseep my 9.30pm. Wish I was still sleeping..it was so hard to get up this morning..but I did..and somehow managed to make it to the office. I weighed myself this morning and I am up 2 pounds from before my trip..I will see if it will come off once I visit the bathroom..if ya know what I mean..otherwise...I gained two pounds ...argh! I am planning on going to the gym tonight...time to start my workout. Meal Plan for today breakfast: carnation breakfast with skim milk lunch: frozen lasagna dinner: tuna salad sandwich snack: yogurt, banana beverages: water, tea and diet cola Have a great day Cyan |
I have been so sick! I missed work all last week. I'm trying to get over bronchitis (which has also moved into an ear infection). I'm feeling much better today but I still have an horrendous cough. I'm hoping that I can jog for at least 10 minutes tonight. I haven't done anything all week. Haven't watched what I was eating either. I was just too sick. I hope to be back on track in a couple days! Just wanted to let you all know where I've been! I'll let you know if I manage any kind of jogging tonight!
Stephanie |
I weighed this morning and I am down a pound (of the two pounds I gained last week) so its back to 153...hopefully by the end of this week I will be at 152...AGAIN!! I need to get off of the 150’s already. I was supposed to go to the gym last night...but I didnt go...I went to see my Mom...I hadnt seen her all of last week cause I was away...she was doing fine but I had lots of clothes to wash for her...so after my visit with her I went home and did her laundry...which took up most of my evening but it needed to get done. So now its ready for my Dad to bring it back today. You go away for just one week and things pile up...my Dad is not to good with taking care of my Mom..so its up to me to make sure things get done.
I wish my Mom wasnt sick...I hate this friggin illness. I got on my bike last night to cycle..I managed 10 minutes...I guess I am still tired from the plan ride and time change. That intestinal pain I had is also gone...nothing a little fiber wont take care of I am not used to eating too many prepackaged foods..so I felt the difference. Its nice to be cooking my food again...at least I know what is in there....REAL FOOD!! LOL Anyway, by the time all the laundry and cooking was done...it was 9pm. I slow cooked a beef curry last night for tonight’s dinner...Mario is picking me up at work and coming over for dinner and to hang out. Did I mention how much I like him...k..just checking. He rocks!! I spent a good two hours talking on the phone with him and got to bed after 11pm..time flies when the conversation is good. We are planning our first vacation for late summer..like in September...we are planning to go to New Orleans...I have always wanted to go there...so I think it will be a great first vacation with Mario....definitly looking forward to it. His parents are coming in from Spain late june and staying the rest of the summer...so looks like I will be meeting his parental units. Meal Plan for today breakfast: carnation breakfast with skim milk lunch: 4 mini crab cakes with feta cheese stuffed jalapeno peppers dinner: beef curry with noodles snack: pear, plum and berry boost fruit smoothie beverages: water, tea and diet cola exercise: hopefully some cycling Have a super duper day Cyan PS Feel better soon Stephanie Hey Miki get yer bum back in here...I miss reading your posts |
Looks like this week is going by fast!! Its gym time tonight...looking forward to it..havent worked out at a gym in many many years...should feel good...I want to use the nautilus machines to work out my upper body and abs area and lower body too..ok I guess I need it all over...LOL
Anyway, last night was great...Mario picked me up at work...we went over to my house and hung out...had a nice dinner...looks like he enjoys my cooking...YAY!! Cause its low fat cooking but he doesnt seem to mind...it was a beef curry with snow peas. I had of course portuguese bread and cheese for him on the side. He must really like me cause he wants to come over again tonight...after my work out of course...or maybe its the ribs I was slow cooking in the oven last night.... In anycase...ribs or me...or both...he will be there for 7.30pm. I didnt realize how funny he is...he had me laughing most of the evening...I could tell he is definitely comfortable around me. and of course I am with him...still cant get over how hot he is...Oh and he wore the new jeans I picked out for him this weekend...the loose fit Tommy Hillfiger...he looked really good in them. Ok enough about my CutiePie. Food intake was good but I had some ice cream...about a third cup...but I scaled back on the beef curry...so it might of all worked out to the same amount of calories. Meal Plan for today breakfast: carnation breakfast with skim milk lunch: left over beef curry dinner: ribs (home-made) with a green salad snacks: pear, banana, fruit smoothie beverages: water, tea and diet cola exercise: work out at the gym for an hour Have a great day Cyan |
Cyan- that's awesome! It's so nice to find someone that you enjoy being with! I'm so happy for you!!! And a hottie, too! That's even better!! :)That's awesome that you're going to the gym. I need to go more often. I've had a membership since last july and I haven't been in a few months! It's pitiful to have something like that and just let it waste. -Means that I really don't have too many excuses, doesn't it?
I'm trying to get back on track after being sick. I think today will be my best day since I've been sick. I must do some jogging tonight! On a good note, I did lose weight while I was sick. The last time I weighed before getting sick, I was 227.5 (2/18/05). Now I weigh 226 lbs.!! I'm so happy to have that 1.5 lbs. gone! Now I'm pushing towards 225! Can't wait to see it!! Stephanie 234/226/125 SW/CW/GW |
Yippee! I am finally back on track after being sick (still really trying to get over the stuff)! I did not get any exercise in yesterday. I'm still just so tired. I'm totally on track for today though! And so happy about it! I had my two waffles for breakfast ~200 cals.
Brought my lunch to work ~320 cals. AND brought some mini carmel rice cakes! Those are 60 cals for 7 mini cakes! And they taste great! And hopefully I'll be able to make myself exercise tonight. I desperately need to do that!! I'm hoping that I can get to 225 by Monday. I don't know what it is about hitting the 5's and 0's but it just makes you feel like you're going somewhere! Stephanie 234/226/125 SW/CW/GW |
Man I had no idea how weak my uper body is...I could barely do 10 reps of those exercises using the nautilus machines that work your shoulders , arms and chest...those machines are hard. I faired better with my abs..thanks to pilates, back and legs...those were fun but I still used just about the smallest weights possible. I must continue strengthening my upper body.
I think Mario is afraid I will wind up looking like Madonna with extra sculpted arms...I said...fat chance that happening...he told me again that my body is beautiful. He is so sweet...I wont see him till Saturday evening...he has a contract at a clients house after work to finish rennovating a bathroom...Damn he’s a hard worker. Thats good..I need time to myself to finish unpacking, setting up my new computer, and seeing Ivano...I will spend friday night and saturday afternoon with him...he is still in pretty bad shape ...his Mom passed away suddenly two weekends ago...he cries alot when I talk to him on the phone...so it will be very good for him to see me and spend quality time alone. He helped me out so much with my Mother and supported me through that so it is the very least I can do for him...I need to be there for my dear friend. I have class tonight so I will leave work early today...I find it to hard to work all day and then go to class in the evening..I dont have the stamina to do both. Meal Plan for today breakfast: carnation breakfast with skim milk, two whole wheat toast, reduced peanut butter (1 tbs) and 1 oz cheese Lunch: dont know yet Dinner: maybe spaghetti snack: plum beverages: water , tea and diet cola exercise: cycling and pilates I have to get some shopping done this weekend Have a great day Cyan Hey Stephanie..I challenge you to go to the gym 3 times next weekend...I will go monday wednesday and friday ...so here's your challenge..are you up for it? |
Cyan - I'll accept your challenge! I'm breathing a sigh, knowing that I'll have a difficult time with it, but I WILL do it!! My goal after getting to the gym will be to travel 3.1 miles on the treadmill. That way I can check my time for a 5K. And start getting better at that time! This weekend may end up pretty enough to actually go outside and run on the trail! The first thing I need to do is schedule the gym trips. That way there will be no backing out. No thinking that I will do it later, etc. I will post again once I've figured out exactly when I can/will go to the gym. Saturday morning is a definite. I need to see when the gym opens and when my boyfriend has to go to work to know if I can go this Sunday. There is no daycare at the gym on Sundays, so he would need to watch my daughter. Boy oh boy. I've got to get over this mental block of going to the gym. I'm giving myself one million and one excuses for why I can't go to the gym on any given day. No wonder I never end up there!! :) Ok. I will be going to the gym 3 times over the next week. (maybe all this weekend) I will schedule the times as appointments and keep them thusly! I will post back with my gym appointments as soon as I decide on the times!!!
Thank you so much for challenging me to this. I really needed it. And I'm just a little competitive so I don't back down from a reasonable challenge easily!!! Stephanie 234/226/125 SW/CW/GW |
Ok. I said that I would post back with my three appointments for the gym. I just found out that my daughter is staying with my mother until Saturday. She is still not feeling well. Supposedly still hacking a little. I wonder what 8 year old would feel well when at their grandmother's and faced with going home and to school?? I know I never felt well faced with those options!! But anyway...it frees me up to go to the gym tonight!
Tonight and Saturday morning. And I will get back to you with the third appointment! It would be good for me to find three days each week that I could set a definite weekly schedule. I need to determine which would be best for Savannah with her homework. Stephanie 234/226/125 SW/CW/GW |
Ok I didn't make it to the gym last night. I cashed my paycheck and got some groceries, took them home and put them away. Realized I didn't have anything clean to wear to the gym so I decided not to go. BUT I did not sit on my butt all evening! I cleaned house like a madwoman! I cleaned from 6PM to 10PM sitting down only a couple minutes a few times! I broke a sweat and got my heart rate up! And I'm sore from bending over so much! My place does look much better too! I will still go to the gym three times. I just don't know when I'll go other than Saturday morning!
Last night I ended up snacking! I blew a great day on some darn crackers!! I ended up eating 1,700 calories for the entire day yesterday. I have to say that I was doing great not eating too much last night until I sat down around 10 PM. I should have just went to bed. I was tired. But instead, I stayed up an hour longer and added 630 calories to my calorie intake for the day. I was at 1070 calories for the day before I sat down at that time. And I WASN'T hungry. How silly I am sometimes. I was just craving those stupid crackers. Next time I will just go to bed if I am tired. I will not eat something when I am tired enough to go to bed and it's bedtime!! I will do better! Today has started off very good again! I have had my 200 cal breakfast and today I brought a 250 cal lunch with me. Along with my mini carmel rice cakes if I want something sweet. And I will be more careful with my cal intake this evening! Stephanie 234/226/125 SW/CW/GW |
wooooooohooooooooo I love Fridays!! I finished work at noon yesterday...took the bus to my favorite Sushi take out restaurant...picked up my lunch and walked home...I walked for about an hour round trip in subzero temperatures...it felt good...the sun was so bright that it helped keep me warm. It felt good to walk. Had my Sushi ...then dyed my hair...took a nap with Kitty...talked on the phone with my friend Lisa..then I went to Class...it was a great class..very good when you are not tired from working all day. I walked from the bus stop to class..about another 10 minutes and then on the way home...from the subway to my house...uphill...another 10 minutes..all in all ..I think I got my cardio in..I kept a brish pace whilst walking.
Tonight I go to the gym again with Lisa. I will focus on weights again..I figured at the gym I will do weights..with the nautilus machines and at home I will do aerobics..like cycling and walking. Ivano is picking Lisa and I up after the gym..so he will meet us there..we will head back to my house for dinner and to hang out for the rest of the evening. Then on Saturday...the three of us will go shopping for food. Then I gotta get my car back from Ivano’s driveway..I parked it there whilst away in San Fran. I finally get to see my Cutiepie Saturday night...I am meeting his close friends I think Lisa and Ivano might join us too… to make for a bigger group...we are going to this restaurant that is buffet style but you order it from a menu and they bring it to your table..as much as you can eat...LOL dont worry I have a cap on this...Its Schezchuan style food...YUM YUM. I didnt get to talk to Mario last night but thats cool...it’s nice to get my space and I am sure him...his space...He is finishing up a client’s bathroom rennovation. Actually this client...Richard is the guy that introduced me to Mario..indirectly...Richard is an architect ...so when our offices were getting renovated I called Richard to help design our new layout...He then hired Mario to come to the rennovations...badabing...there you have it...Mario came over to work on my office...and my eyes started sparkling...my mind started working on over drive....a little convo here and there ...like...wow...you work two jobs...your wife must be mad that you are never home....No..I am not married...My eyes get bigger...My heart beats a little faster....Well then...your girlfriend....No..I have no girlfriend...Your Kids...No kids....BINGOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! Let starts this show....and so it begun...the friendly chatter....for a few months...until he finally had the nerve...or desire to ask me out on our first date...Heheheh!! Meal Plan for today breakfast: two whole wheat toast, one egg, one slice of cheese, chili sauce lunch: half a smoke meat sandwich dinner: ribs and green salad snacks: berries (frozen one cup), banana beverages: water, tea and diet cola exercise:weights at the gym for one hour Have a great day Cyan Hey Steph...I am off to the gym this tonight and I will go again on Sunday..so that's my three days for me!! Come on you can do it. Have a great weekend |
Have a great weekend!! I may not get to post again until Monday!
Stephanie 234/226/125 SW/CW/GW |
Hello ladies. I've been lurking but with no time to post. You all know how I am when I'm in school. Things are so busy.
Cyan, I am so sexcited...I mean excited about your new man! Sounds like things are heating up in the kitchen. Woohoooo!!! You go girl! Stephanie, you seem to be doing awesome with your motivation and positive attitude. Keep up the good work!! Cjunk, I'm still here! Aren't you getting married??? Sounds like Cyan might need some wedding advice one day soon. hee hee hee! Well, *Sigh* it's Monday. Saturday, my kids went with my mother-in-law and flew to Arizona to see my sister-in-law's. They won't be back until tomorrow night. I was so excited that they were going and to have a quiet time here with just the baby, but once I left the airport, I was sooooo sad!!!! I miss them terribly! They call often and they e-mail pictures, so that helps. But I can't wait for them to get back! Okay, eating. Weightloss. Blah Blah Blah.....blah blah blah...blah..... I have been eating everything in sight. I don't know why, I've just been eating. Lots of chocolate. I think my body may be trying to start ovulating again and causing me to have a period soon. I haven't really had one since the baby was born and I'm still breastfeeding. But as he is 10 months old now, he's eating more solid foods and I'm breastfeeding only slightly less. I'm up to about 205 or maybe a little less. I'm too scared to go weigh myself. I'm not sure if I should start doing ATkins again, or if I should just start watching what I eat better. Less dessert and breads, more fruits and veggies....hmmmmm.. I think once I'm done breastfeeding, my body will leg go of a few pounds. I just keep seeing these cute ladies my age at church and at the hospital and on TV and they are so cute. I'm not talking about super models, I'm just talking about people who are at their normal weight. Then I see myself and I am so FAT. I look so out of proportion because I still have a skinny face and skinny legs. My belly, hips, thighs and butt are HUGE!! It's disgusting. I'm really at a loss and I don't know what to do. I need motivation and encouragement. HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks all! Lisa |
Happy MOnday
It wasn’t too bad getting up this morning..thank goodness..there are days where I think my eyes are glued shut.
Hey Lisa..hang in there...my advice to you is not to give up...refocus..maybe really think about why it is you are sabotaging your weight loss..maybe you can come up with a reason...you are under alot of stress...motherhood, student, wife...thats a lot to deal with...you have to get it right in your head first...make the decision to lose the weight..you have to do that first..there is no way around it...its a concious effort to lose weight..simply follow a diet plan never worked for me...just hang in there...it will click sooner or later..hugs Hey Stef...did you make it to the gym? As usual, the weekend flew on by..I went to the gym on Friday for weights and then again on Sunday...I go again tonight ...I am planning on going mondays, wednesdays, fridays and sundays. Lets see if I see a change in my body at the end of this month. It was very nice spending friday evening and Saturday afternoon with Ivano and Lisa...They also came with me to the restaurant Saturday night and met my Boyfriend’s friends as well. Saturday evening went very well and his friends were very nice, genuine and fun to hang around with...so it went well as I expected it would. Mario is such a cutiepie....always makes me smile when I think of him. I saw him again on sunday afternoon after going to the gym and visiting with my Mom...She is doing the best she can...I cant wait till the weather warms up so that it will be easier for me to take her for car rides and not have to worry about ice and such and cold weather. So tonight is gym time again...then I have to wash my clothes...washed my Mom’s yesterday so I ran out of time...and make chili con carne for tomorrow’s dinner or lunch depending on how I feel..maybe it will be for lunch. Mario is coming over tuesday night..I think we are going to go see a movie...Constantine...Keanu is so hot...cant wait!! Meal Plan for today breakfast: carnation breakfast with skim milk lunch: chicken breast with hummus and tzatiki ...one tbs each dinner: ham sandwich on whole wheat with asparagus snack: grapes and yogurt beverages: water, tea and diet cola exercise: gym work out Have a great day |
Cyan - I'm so glad to hear that all is well. I'm so happy that you've found someone so nice! And Constantine is really good-me,my boyfriend,my best friend and her husband went to see it two weekends ago.
The gym just didn't happen. I've come to a sad conclusion. One of the little boys at the gym childcare is mean. Just absolutely mean. And his mother either owns or manages the place. Either way he is there almost all the time. I just mentioned the place to my daughter and she got all antsy and said that the one little boy was just too mean. She didn't calm down until I told her that she wouldn't have to go then. The gym is in the next town over. It's about 25 minutes or so away. That causes some difficulty in getting there as well. It was convenient for my other job. It was on the way to it. I've just had to accept that I'm going to have to work out at home mostly. I will be able to go to the gym possibly on Saturday mornings. All my other workouts will have to be at home until it warms up and Savannah and I can go to the trails to walk/jog. Lisa - Thanks. I'm trying. Today is not the best of days for me. I hope this week will get better. I'm just trying to stay somewhat on track for the week. I am so very stressed today. I work through a temp agency as a receptionist at an attorney firm. The firm decided to merge with another firm. Which means that my position that started out as temp-to-hire is not going anywhere. I will be working with the firm until noon on Friday. I don't have a job lined up yet. It makes me very stressed. I also had to get the doctor to call in more antibiotics as I'm not yet well from my bronchitis. Between lost wages, doctor visit, and medicines I'm out $450 for this sickness. That was my entire savings! So now I don't have any savings and I only have two paychecks left. Not where I want to be at the moment. I'm hoping that I might get some good news soon about a job. I'll let you know if I hear anything about a job. And God help to keep me from eating everything in sight. I'm a horrible stress eater and I've got enough stress going on right now to cause me to eat the entire house! Even though I know it wouldn't help my situation at all, I'm still prone to stress eat. Trying to hang in there! Stephanie |
Happy International Women’s Day
In case you dont know..here is a brief summation of this special day… International Women’s Day (8 March) is an occasion marked by women’s groups around the world. This date is also commemorated at the United Nations and is designated in many countries as a national holiday. When women on all continents, often divided by national boundaries and by ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political differences, come together to celebrate their Day, they can look back to a tradition that represents at least nine decades of struggle for equality, justice, peace and development. International Women’s Day is the story of ordinary women as makers of history; it is rooted in the centuries-old struggle of women to participate in society on an equal footing with men. In ancient Greece, Lysistrata initiated a sexual strike against men in order to end war; during the French Revolution, Parisian women calling for “liberty, equality, fraternity” marched on Versailles to demand women’s suffrage. International Women’s Day has assumed a new global dimension for women in developed and developing countries alike. The growing international women’s movement, which has been strengthened by four global United Nations women’s conferences, has helped make the commemoration a rallying point for coordinated efforts to demand women’s rights and participation in the political and economic process. Increasingly, International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of women’s rights. I went to the gym last night..worked out for 1 hour and 15 or so minutes...cycled and did weights...worked out my abs..those were killer...I am a little sore this morning but it is all good. I see my Cutiepie today..he is picking me up at work today...going back to my place for dinner..we are suppposed to go see a movie but I just feel like snuggling with him...he is just so huggable...I really like being in his arms...he is a great hugger. Anyway, tonight no gym...back tomorrow...so I will take a night off. Meal Plan for today breakfast: carnation breakfast with skim milk lunch: chili con carne dinner: steak sandwich with snow peas or asparagus and carrots or side salad..dont know yet snack: pear and banana beverages: water, tea and diet cola exercise: night off Have a great day everyone!! Cyan |
Its gym time again....and my abs are still sore...the upper portion of my abs are anyway...looks like I wasnt working those out at all Looking forward to going tonight...even if it is so friggin cold out there...it was -30C last night and this morning it -17C without the windchill factor and its MARCH!!! Ack! I am tired of this friggin cold weather already. Yeesh
Sorry for the rant...moving on....Mario picked me up at work yesterday...we came back to my place...had dinner....we were supposed to go to the movies but we wanted to just hang out at home...and snuggle plus it was soooo friggin cold anyway. The evening passed by quickly as usual...He is just the best and so easy to get along with...so affectionate and loving...I think I will look for batteries behind his head soon. Meal Plan for today breakfast: carnation breakfast with skim milk lunch: chili con carne with oz of cheddar cheese dinner: shrimp stuffed peppers (new recipe) hopefully it will turn out ok snack: grapes one cup, pear beverages: water, tea and diet cola exercise: gym workout..weights and cardio I have been bad with the pie eating all week long ...my dad brought home lemon pie and bumbleberry pie...I have had a slice for dinner every dinner this week...the lemon pie is gone...I will resist the bumbleberry pie....sometimes I have no backbone...its as if I am compelled to eat that friggin pie or the world will end...like how dramatic is that...geez...I think I need to be more mindful when I get into that frame of mind..I dont even consider that I dont have to eat it...I just do...like a reaction instead of thinking about it first. So back to clean eating for the rest of the week...no more deserts..I can do it..yes I can!!! say no to Pie!!! Have a good day Cyan |
YES!! Finally I am getting my eating back on track! I got some good fiber cereal from the store last night (since I discovered over the weekend that I don't get enough fiber in my diet). I had 1/2 cup cereal with 1/2 banana cut up in it last night. It was so filling!! I didn't want to snack the rest of the night. I purchased a pair of pants last night that were on clearance! they were $2.00. A pair of grey dresspants. They are also a size 14! I am now in a size 20 pants. I bought these (since they were so cheap and gorgeous) as motivation to try to fit in them by this fall. I will have to look at them again but I think the color is to where I could even wear them to work this summer if I can fit in them that soon! I'm also drinking water right now. I've drank almost a full 20 oz. of water this morning. I still have my diet soda on my desk but I haven't opened it! AND I walked around the block during my 15 minute 10am break! I walked for 10 minutes. It's a little chilly for it today but the sun's shining around one side. (there are ice puddles on the other side) I'm not as stressed about the job thing today. I'm fine. If I don't have a job, I will apply for unemployment. It will all be well. And I'm finally starting to feel much better from that darn bronchitis! I think all the medicine has finally done it's job! I hope to jog some this evening! That is the last part that I need to stick back in to be totally on track!!
Cyan - We all slip up every once in a while. The most important thing is just to get everything back on track as quickly as possible. But you know that already. You've been very successful with your weight loss! (I guess I say it more to remind myself than anyone) I'm so proud of you for going to the gym. I didn't realize that I had so many roadblocks waiting for me in regards to the gym. I thought that when I wanted to, I could just start taking the little one to the daycare again and go. Oh well. I am regrouping now that I know this. I have some weights at home. 10 pound and 5 pound handweights. They should work for doing some toning at home along with my jogging. And that's just what I'll have to do and go to the gym when I can on the weekends! It will work!! Have a great day!! Stephanie 234/226/125 SW/CW/GW |
I have a long day today...ACK!! its school right after work...debating if I should leave work early but dont know yet...I dont get paid if I dont work..so gotta really think about it.
I went to the gym last night...did some cycling for a warm up and then I did the weights...I couldn’t do any ab machines...my abs are way to sore...the top portion of my abdominals are anyway...like the top of my stomach...man I had no idea ..I worked those puppies out on monday but still no go yesterday...funny thing is that today...they are much much better...so I am sure I will be able to work them out friday. The rest was fine...did arms, shoulders, chest, back and legs...about 1.15 minutes...kinda cool. Looking forward to my next gym workout this friday. I have to set up my home office this weekend..I have planned for sunday...Mario will help me move furniture...I spoke with him on the phone yesterday....for about 2 hours...for a guy who told me he is not a big phone person and that its hard for him to make conversation...well he sure hasnt had any problems talking on the phone with me....which of course I am grateful for..I enjoy talking on the phone. But I would of prefered to talk in person...we usually talk to each other while we hug...I know kinda mushy....but it just kinda happens...before I know it...we are wrapped up in each others arms talking....ok smooching too....he rocks! He’s a metrosexual in a burly man’s body...too funny. He is picking me up tomorrow at work...I cant wait to see him and spend the evening with him. Meal Plan for today breakfast: hummus and french bread lunch: shrimp salad sandwich on french bread dinner: beef steak sandwich..yes on french bread snack: pear and yogurt beverages: water, tea and diet cola exercise: just walking today way too much bread in today’s diet...going to school after work makes it hard for me...sigh! just a couple of more weeks to go before this class is over...YAY!! Good going on getting your eating back on track Steph...I am still having a hard time with the pie...lets just say there is no more pie in the house...thank goodness...I am happily digesting it...argh! Ok have a good day Cyan |
Cyan - I'm posting quick! I don't feel like I have much time for anything. I have about 3 hours of work left!! I'm kind of excited. I'm making mental notes of all the things that I need to do since I won't be working!!
On an awesome note, I got a great gift this morning!! 1/2 pound weight loss!!! YIPPEE!!! I'm so happy about it!! That puts me down to 225.5 pounds!! WOOHOO!! It's so great to see that my hard work is paying off!! I hope you're doing well!! Have a wonderful day!! Stephanie 234/225.5/125 SW/ CW /GW |
I wish it was the end of my work day instead of the beginning..no one is here but me and the other programmer...the rest are in florida or in bed sleeping...sigh!! I had a long day yesterday...this work and school thing is just too hard for me...thank goodness its the last class next thursday...looking forward to wrapping that class up. I also met with my friend after class for chai tea and to meet one of her close friends..it was all good...then on the way home, we met another friend of hers...Mouse...very friendly guy...anyway, it was pleasant convo all the way home.
Spoke with Ivano last night...he is hanging in there...doing the best he can...still grieving him Mom but that will take some time but at least he is doing better most times. I feel bad that I havent seen my Mom since Sunday...sucks...I will go tomorrow...I have to find more time...but its so hard with work, school, boyfriend, Gym, friends, house chores...I have a ton of clothes to wash tonight...seriously and my room looks like a bomb hit it...ACK!! Maybe I should go home early so that I can visit with my Mom before I go home...cause tonight I go to the gym for 6pm...as usual..Lisa will be there...we buddied up and it works really well...its always great to have a friend go with you...keeps you going. I didnt get to speak to Mario tonight but he is picking me up at the gym tonight and coming over to my house for the evening...looking forward to seeing my man. Food wise has been so so...I has a chocolate bar yesterday...1/2 of a big one..so its like having a regular bar...cadburry’s ...time of the month is around the corner...I usually crave chocolate around this time. I have been on a plateau again...I am at 153 to 154 so I am actually up 1-2 pounds from 152...very angry about this...but cant really blame the numbers...I have been eating more calories..just hungrier and I am hoping that being around the time of the month...and my new weight training program. Dunno...but I have to focus on going back to 1200 to 1400 calories per day....somehow I must shave off those 200 or so calories that I have been eating for the past 3 weeks or so...not helping me at all. On the up side...I am wearing my new size 8 levis jeans..yes stretch jeans LOL but they look good ...not tight but fits right...so its all good...cant wait to fit into a size 6...man that will be awesome the day I buy my first pair of size 6 trousers or jeans...I used to be a size 6 back in college...over 10 years ago...that would rock!! I am roughly 12-14 pounds away from my first goal but I seem to be dragging my feet about this...it would be so much easier if I could just be ultra strict and move these pounds off of me once and for all already...just getting frustrated with this bull poop. anyway...I think I will focus on portion control...scale back on how much I am eating just a wee bit and hopefully this will get me losing again...I am working out...so that part is going great. and once the weather improves, I will be back to walking to work and home again..that will add another 40 to an hour of walking everyday. Meal Plan for today breakfast: carnation breakfast with skim milk lunch: shrimp stuffed pepper dinner: maybe sushi ...dont know yet or chicken breast with vegetables and salad snack: grapes and yogurt beverages: water, tea and diet cola have a great weekend everyone Cyan |
Hi Everyone!
Sorry I haven't posted in such a long time. I am on a computer all day but not able to post from work, so when I get home I almost feel like not looking at a computer anymore at all!!
Things have been going okay. I am a bridesmaid in 2 weddings coming up and last weekend went to a dress fitting for one and a measuring for the other. That is totally depressing!! The woman at the first one told me it would cost over seventy dollars in alterations because of my hips and the style of dress--she basically has to re-work the whole thing--Yikes!! The second measuring was an older Italian lady who told me I was too big in the hips yet again!! Ah well, that's the way I am built, so I guess I have to enjoy it since seamstresses don't!!! I have had good eating days and bad ones. Good workouts and none at all. So I guess you can say it all balances out to not too exceptional but not bad. I have been maintaining my weight lately but not accomplishing any goals of losing weight so far. Haven't been too focussed on it because I have been just getting used to all of the changes and events going on. Cyan, so happy to hear about your new love. He sounds very special and I think it sounds as if you are a great match! Stephanie, I am sorry to hear about your job. You sound like a very bright and determined individual who will find a way to make things work out for you. We will be thinking about you and hoping all of the best. Lisa, you are right I am getting married...but we are postponing it until next year because this year is too full of weddings and anniversary and 50th birthday celebrations. We want to go away to a tropical place and then come back and have an outdoor party as a reception. Are your kids home yet?? I could see how you would miss them. It wasn't so long ago that you had the baby and it still may take some time to lose the weight. If you can re-focus, I think that you will reach your goal. You accomplish so many other wonderful things in your life that I am confident that this is just one more thing!! My guy and I sat down today to plan our summer in terms of outings etc. We were thinking of going to Mammoth Caves in Kentucky. Anyone ever been there before? If so, any feedback on how it was?? Talk to you all soon! Cjunk P.S. Cyan--no pie this week!!! |
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